Corona

Did you know that "corona" is Latin for "crown"? I thought about this yesterday while getting used to my new normal which now involves a little more television. I chanced upon a show with England's Queen Elizabeth discussing her coronation. Her crowning ceremony. In the presence of the Crown Jewels, she and the interviewer discussed that she really hadn't handled the crown since that day some 65 years ago.

I thought about it, and among all of their talk of pomp, circumstance and sovereignty, I couldn't help but look comparatively at That crown versus this corona. This virus has elevated itself to unprecedented authority. World leaders are being forced to bend the knee under its dictatorial regime. Citizens of practically every nation on earth are extending reverence. It doesn't demand to be feared, but its not to be disrespected.

However, in all of this: It may wear a "crown", but its no king. It's a sickness, not a Sovereign.

Here's The Word:

Daniel 2:21 And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

No matter the position or authority of anyone or anything that happens here on earth, it happens under the authority of THE KING. That's not to say that all things are condoned or approved, but nonetheless, allowed.

Throughout history, rulers have come up with all kinds of ways to express the supremacy of their rulership. The heights of their elevated authority. Jesus Christ is crowned King of Kings, Lord of Lords Rev 19:16. He's not just high, He's Holy.
Who, other than God can say how far and wide the effects of this pandemic will reach. All I can say for sure is that God's crown is not in a box somewhere. His rule is sure and His heart is toward His people. This is a foundation for great peace in the midst of the rampant effects of the 'crown' virus.
Rest in the authority of the true King.

In Him,
Cros