Whose picture is
on this coin? Why does her portrait
appear there? Queen Elizabeth's picture
tells people that the money is from Canada and that she is our ruler. Queens and kings used to have more power in
Canada than they do today. Now most of
the ruling is really down by the leaders in Ottawa that people voted for.
When we think of
Jesus being called the “newborn king” in some Christmas songs, we may not
understand what is meant by “king”.
Jesus is not a king like the kings of this world. He rules now from heaven and is in control
of all the countries of the world and their rulers. He guides and directs the things that happen, but he is not
responsible for the bad things people do to hurt each other.
When we realize
Jesus is the King and Lord of everything, we want to praise Him. At the end of history, He will show His
power by destroying all that is evil and ruling in a more public way. We can trust Him to rule us better than any
earthly ruler.
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” verse 1
Hark! The
herald angels sing,
“Glory to
the new-born King;
Peace on
earth and mercy mild
God and
sinners reconciled!”
Joyful, all
ye nations rise;
Join the
triumph of the skies;
With the
angelic hosts proclaim,
“Christ is
born in Bethlehem!”
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