What is your perception of a Messiah?

1. A Messiah is welcomed and makes a grand entrance on Earth.
The conception of Jesus was a humiliation; and His birth attracted danger.

2. A Messiah stays in beautiful palaces.
A manger is where Jesus first laid His human head.

3. A Messiah reflects the splendour of a king.
Jesus spoke Aramaic, a language only lowly people would speak in those days.

4. A Messiah is respected.
Jesus was accused of blasphemy, was openly mocked and was regarded as weak.

5. A Messiah does not suffer and brings prosperity to mankind.
The cross - the worst tool for execution - was where Jesus died on.

6. A Messiah is good-looking and has perfect facial features.
Isaiah the prophet said that Jesus has no physical beauty.

7. A Messiah comes from pure royal bloodline.
Rahab the harlot was one of the names written in the book of genealogy of Jesus.

Is God's kind of Messiah your Messiah?