The king arrived at the city gate. How disappointed he
was to discover that almost no one recognised him. He had built the city and
with great detail and precision and had set up it’s walls, it’s towers along
with the beautiful gardens. The streets had been laid out in order and the
market place established for the convenience of all. But now all was in disarray.
Worst of all was the state of the people. They were preoccupied with selfish
gains, distracted in worship by other attractions, seeking to attain their own
independence by their own ingenuity.
The intriguing thing is how the king now comes to them.
Not presenting himself as a king, but as
a servant to all. He connects with the gardener as a gardener. He connects with
the shepherds as a shepherd for he is more interested in restoring the people
than he is in restoring the structures and the environment. Love does compel
him to expose the pride and disobedience of the people, but his compassion
brings healing and recovery. But how does he bring God’s favour upon this
rebellious people? How can true enduring peace be restored?
He died for them!
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