“Grace and peace to you from Him who is, and who was, and who is to come, …and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve His God and Father -- to Him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.” (Revelation 1:4-6)
It’s hard to relate to a “King” in the U.S. This country has never had a king; this country exists because of our founders’ rejection of the whole idea of a king.
Some European democracies still have a figurehead crown -- beloved figures who symbolize everything that is good about their nation. People in Britain relate with such reverence to Queen Elizabeth II, and the common people seem to love the King of Norway and the King of Holland. The royals really love their people, too; at least that is how it is supposed to work.
That two-way love is relatable; love is how we should relate to Christ as our king. If it’s not love, then we’re not doing it right.
-- Bob Slobig
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