In our country we have no experience with kings ruling the people, we are governed by a leader chosen by the people, but; subject to the oversight of additional governing bodies, we call them president and congress. The rulership of a king is one of total dominance, the word of the king is law. When the king speaks his desires are fulfilled, wars are fought, punishment is given, and the people enjoy prosperity or heavy burdens. Most kings live in opulent palaces, eat the best foods, wear the best garments and are rich and powerful.

Their thrones were passed from one generation to the next, often the sons followed their fathers in rulership. unfortunately, there were exceptions to this rule; some kings obsessed with power would kill their own children to maintain rulership. Many kings were assassinated and their throne taken, some kings fortified their kingdoms through marriage or conquest of other kingdoms expanding their borders. Today there are still monarchies that rule, of these the Saudi government is considered the strongest monarchy in the world.

There is however a king of all kings; He wore no royal robes, no jeweled crown, lived in no opulent palace, lead no conquering armies, and was not enticed by power. He was covered in a garment of love, His feet walked the path of peace, and His voice was filled with compassion for all. No one was beyond His healing touch or forgiveness, all who came seeking Him were received by Him. Love permeated every fiber of His being, when He was lied on, He loved; when He was spit on, He loved; when He was unjustly put on trial, He loved.

When He was crucified, He loved and forgave His murderers. This is the example that has been given for us to emulate, to walk in the footprint of the King above all kings, the Lord of lords and love personified; to allow love to cover us as a fine garment, to walk the path of peace, and to speak with the voice of compassion to all. Soon this world as we know it will pass away, the everlasting kingdom of God will be established and only those who walk in the footprints of Jesus the king will enter there in. Harmony will reign throughout all creation.

Love is the thread that will bind us all together, all things will be made new; the former things will pass away never to be remembered; God will be with us and we shall be His people.

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace