Rumors abound that Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain might step down this year. If that happens, Prince Charles, who has waited a long time will be crowned King. Prince William is waiting in the wings behind him for his shot at the crown, and his son after him. Then, of course, there was all the talk about Harry, who gave up his royalty and is now living in Hollywood with his wife and son (and if you read the tabloids, not too happy with the outcome of his choice).
I guess, that is life in the royal spotlight. I would not know much about it as I am not royalty – well, not British royalty anyway. The royalty I share with you is far different. There is no waiting in the wings to be crowned, we already have been.
“He redeems your life from the Pit; He crowns you with faithful love and compassion. He satisfies you with goodness; your youth is renewed like the eagle.” [Psalm 103:4-5 HCSB]
My life began in the pit of sin and despair and it will end in the royal halls of heaven. When my Savior died on that cross, he opened the pit through His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension to the Right Hand of the Father and made a way from that pit into the very presence of God Almighty.
We now abide in Him and have been crowned with faithful love and compassion. We are satisfied with His goodness and one day these mortal bodies which are so fragile here will become like His glorious body, never to diminish, fade, fail or die again.
I think, all things considered, I will take the royalty offered me by the King of Kings and LORD of Lords rather than anything this world might offer! Ah, now that is a green pasture in which to rest today. We are sons and daughters of the King! Amen.
