The Royals and the Cross

I can’t stop gawking at the royal wedding pictures of Prince William and Kate. Their beauty and majesty is captivating. They look like Ken and Barbie, they live in luxury, and the entire world seems to worship them. How fairy tale-ish !!!

Now contrast the future king of England with the King of Kings. Jesus’ life on earth was just the opposite.

He was born in a lowly stable. He had no form or majesty that we should look at Him. He had no beauty that we should desire him. And He had no where to lay His head.

He was despised and rejected by men.

He was smitten by God.

He was obedient to the point of death.....

Let’s see what scripture has to say about this discrepancy!

Matthew 16:26-
If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.


Prince William and Kate enjoy a lavish lifestyle. In a sense, they have gained the whole world. But, unless they repent, they will forfeit their soul.

Christ, on the other hand, suffered as a servant, died on a cross, but now sits at the right hand of God.

Beloveds, forget fairy tales. Take up your cross and follow Christ.