Alexander the Great was a fierce warrior and king. From 356-323 BC He conquered almost all of what was during his time the known world. His soldiers loved him because he was part of the horse cavalry and fought with them in battle on the front lines of war. He had won the hearts and the loyalty of his men. Not only was he king but he was the hope of his people. Many nations in the West welcomed his liberation who had been enslaved under the menacing Persian empire.
He was greatly acclaimed during his lifetime but like all men he would one day come to die. Soon after his death his kingdom was divided up like plunder between his various war generals and would never again be united as it once was. Though he had accomplished much, his kingdom was fleeting and his kingship came to a bitter end when he died a premature death at the age of 33 as a result of exhaustion and pneumonia. Alexander the Great is just one account of many who have come and gone.
There is only one King, and one Kingdom that is greater than all -Jesus Christ is the King of kings and the LORD of Lords and His Kingdom is everlasting. He will never fail, he will not falter. In the tireless strength of His might he fights for us. The powers of darkness and Hell tremble before His sovereign power and holiness. Yet in all of His unimaginable glory this great King stepped out of eternity and humbled himself to die for us. The Commander of the army of the LORD-Jesus did not stay behind enemy lines while the Angels of Heaven aided in the battle for our souls. He alone conquered sin and death upon the cross and burst forth through enemy lines three days later in glorious light and consummate victory.
Who is this King of glory?
The LORD strong and mighty,
the LORD mighty in battle.
Lift up your heads, O you gates;
lift them up, you ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
Who is he, this King of glory?
The LORD Almighty—
he is the King of glory.
Pslam 24:8
If you were to ask yourself “Who is my King” who or what would that be? Where have you placed your hope and trust? Where would you spend eternity? Give your life to Christ the King and you can know beyond the shadow of a doubt. For He has already won the victory over sin and death and will prepare a place for you in His eternal Kingdom. Don’t wait because the kingdom of this world is passing away.
Very nice. Keep it up.
Excellent–you have such a fresh way of writing, easy to read and very descriptive. Looking forward to more…and the mosaic is really great!
Hello Miss Donny, thanks for the kind words. I was so glad to hear of your recent good news. Your in my prayers and my praises! Talk to you soon.
Mrs. Young, I appreciate your succinct literary critique. Thanks so much for checking out the blog. God bless.