Celebrating On Victoria Day

Monday May 23, 2022
 

 The British Commonwealth is made up of 53 countries with a combined population of about 2.4 billion people, almost a third of the world's population.  Their head of state is Queen Elizabeth.  In Canada and around the world, on the Monday before May 25, we have a holiday that is called Victoria Day.  It was set in place in 1845 to give people an opportunity to celebrate the birthday of Victoria who was the reigning queen at that time.  It is the day now appointed to recognize the birthday of whoever wears the crown and sits on the throne. 

The Bible teaches us that Jesus is the King of Kings and that He has power and authority above and beyond any earthly king or queen.  While many rulers down through time have sought personal gain rather than the good of their citizens, Jesus demonstrated that through His life, death and resurrection, He has done everything required to bring life and peace to us today, and in our ongoing recovery. 

 But we do see Jesus already given a crown of glory and honor. He was made lower than the angels for a little while. He suffered death. By the grace of God, he tasted death for everyone. That is why he was given his crown.  (Hebrews 2:9 NIRV) 


Jesus set aside the glory and honour of heaven to come to earth, die for our sins, and restore us to His eternal Kingdom.  Jesus cares for each of us and can be trusted to walk with us in recovery if we invite Him to do so.  He is a King worth celebrating on this holiday Monday. 

May grace and peace come to you from Jesus Christ. He is the faithful witness, so what he has shown can be trusted. He was the first to rise from the dead. He rules over the kings of the earth. Glory and power belong to Jesus Christ who loves us! He has set us free from our sins by pouring out his blood for us. (Revelation 1:5 NIRV) 

 


Prayer:  Lord Jesus, I praise You for who You are, King over all kings and Lord over all lords. Thank you for your willingness to come to earth to die for my sins.  I choose to go forward with You in my life in recovery.  Please help me to follow Your ways in all my affairs.  All power and glory belong to You.  You are truly worth celebrating today.  Amen

 

 

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