I listened to a worship song on the 23rd day of Ramadan. As Muslims focus on their spiritual lives, Christians pray that they will be open to Jesus. The chorus, about Jesus, repeated, “We crown Him”. It was a big production yet very respectful but I could not picture me crowning Jesus. I don’t have that authority. I know there is a picture in scripture of us tossing our crowns at the feet of Jesus because we are not worthy but I can’t imagine reaching out to Him to rest a crown on such a holy head. What do you think?
I think I put a crown on my head most every day. This morning I picked up a few things at the market & the checker person asked about my crochet top (and no, I didn’t make it). But I did teach crocheting to a senior group at a job I had after college – crown. Then we were talking about her college and my college. It is true that I graduated from UCLA in Biochemistry but it sounds pretentious – crown. Then the real estate story – crown. Then the well-wishes for her job search as a geographer/map maker. (I’m so nice – crown). I knew I was puffing and crowning to feel good about my tricky life. It is all true but why do I credit myself and not give God the deserved credit for putting these gifts in me to enable any success – crown Pam. Every Muslim who believes a work system instead of grace could lose Heaven if they don’t hear truth. King Jesus has the only crown because of who He is. Only King Jesus saves. The Romans who were making Jesus put on a purple robe, placed a crown of thorns on His head, and put a reed in His hand as a scepter (Matt 27:27-31). The crown of thorns becomes a symbol of Jesus’ actual kingship. I have no power or influence that is not gifted to me no matter how I try to impress others. Who crowns Pam? After I have been washed white as snow, Jesus does;) Can you picture Him?
