This king comes as a shepherd- a shepherd who serves others, the homeless, the orphans, the poor.
This king’s power lies in humility, the “green wood” of the cross.
This king is called Teacher, bringing the Word of life to man.
This king’s truth is love; love for which he begs, so it can be given away.
This king’s scepter is a cross, promising mercy and justice.
This king offers himself as a spotless sacrifice to bring men peace.
This king’s crown is made of thorns, the jewel of suffering for his subjects.
This king’s joy lies in receiving all men who enter his kingdom.
This king’s body is eaten in the form of bread, his blood the wine of the chalice which man drinks.
This king’s majesty and splendor is the armor of faith and trust.
This king’s strength is prayer and grace to overcome foes of sin and evil.
This king reigns in in peace through the bountifulness of love with justice and mercy as his commands.
This king suffers for his subjects, not for them to suffer for him.
This king urges his citizens to seek the riches of the hereafter, not the allure of the world.
This king wills to act in man, “to lift up our hearts” in a prayer of compassion for all men.
This king elevates his adopted children to a new creation sharing his kingship with them.
This king eschews divisiveness bringing peace, the peace of the heart and soul as one with him.
This king prays for forgiveness for those who kill him- “Father, forgive them.”
This king empties himself so all men can enter into his realm.
This king conquers the terror of death, reigning over every power for all time, the glory of the Risen Lord.
Jesus Chris is a king unlike any other. Alleluia!
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