"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever!
We have some strange phrases in English that are often posted on bumper stickers or websites like: “The one with the most toys at the end wins.” “The survival of the fittest.” Or, how about this one: “My opinions are awesome”. What these all have in common is that people tend to think that he, or she, is always right, always to strongest and always finishes on top. We train our children to stand up for themselves and not take any “guff” from anyone.
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Some kings are despots who care nothing for their subjects. They are in it totally for selfish gain. Others are much more benevolent in caring for the poor and for the overall good will of the community. None, whether good or selfish, can match the absolute grace and humility that Jesus embodied when he entered Jerusalem to the cheers of “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” (John 12:13).
Jesus could have commanded the company of legions, and legions of angels to prepare the way, but he did not. He could have commanded the most impressively beautiful, strong horse to ride into the city, but he chose a donkey. But we shouldn’t be surprised, for the three years of his earthly ministry he talked about those who would be the greatest in the kingdom of God. Not the powerful, not the rich and not the famous; rather it would be those who are the ones who serve others first. Jesus spoke of the meek inheriting the earth, not the movers and shakers of society.Continue reading “The King”
In Times Like These 