Friday 5 May 2023

Thiught for Friday, 5 May 2023

Revelation 19:16

On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written:

king of kings and lord of lords.

Well, the coronation of King Charles lll is almost upon us. He has waited a long time for this day, and I am sure we will all be praying that God blesses their reign.

I have read and heard that certain people are encouraging folks to pledge allegiance to Charles during the ceremony. Sorry! I have already pledged allegiance to my King, and it is non-negotiable.

When Jesus comes with King of Kings and Lord of Lords written on His thigh, I will celebrate His coming with all the other children of God. Bought by the blood of Jesus we will be welcomed with open arms when He takes His throne

What a day that will be and people like those who think we should be giving our allegiance to Charles. I am sure that, being his mother’s son, he will not be asking for this privilege.

On Radio 4's Today programme. The King’s friend and biographer Mr Jonathan Dimbleby has said.

A pledge of allegiance by members of the public during the Coronation would likely be considered "abhorrent" by King Charles.

"I can think of nothing that he would find more abhorrent," he told "He has never wanted to be revered. He has never wanted, so far as I know, to have anyone paying homage to him except in mock terms as a joke."

The broadcaster suggested the oath was a "well-intentioned but rather ill-advised" initiative by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby. The archbishop insisted it was a "collaborative" decision when asked whether he had "gone rogue".

"There is no individual who can claim credit for this service," he told the BBC. Lambeth Palace has previously defended the decision following a backlash on social media.

 

Prayer

Lord Jesus, as our King of Kings we bring to You Charles and Camilla as they approach their earthly coronation. We ask that through You, the Father will grant them wisdom and health in their reign. We pray that they may reign in Your service as Charles’ mother queen Elizabeth ll did in her reign. May they serve You faithfully with truth and courage. You are The Sovereign Lord God who governs over all creation, and we pledge ourselves to Your service through Jesus Your beloved Son. Amen

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