"Above him there was an inscription that read, 'This is the King of the Jews.'"
Luke 23:38
Yesterday was the Feast of Christ the King, so I spent some time praying and pondering what that means for us now, when kings seem so out of style. I realized that Jesus does not sit on a throne, as a king would, but instead hangs on a cross. What does this mean? I think it means that our human death is not the end. We will live on in another realm--another kingdom--Jesus' Kingdom. Also, I realized that Jesus' last words from his cross/throne were directed to and for others. Jesus forgave and encouraged the Good Thief (Luke 23:43). Jesus took care of his mother (John 19:26) and Jesus forgave those who persecuted him (Luke 23:34). This tells us that our King is a king who serves and cares for others, even in his own agony! It tells us that we must be about others, too. Our King is leading us by example, all the way to his cross. Even in our darkest hours, it is not just about us. Let us think today how we can best follow the example of our King! Love, heidi
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