Happy Birthday, Prince George! I don't normally follow royalty but can't
resist this adorable, chubby cheeked prince, and July 22, 2014 is his first birthday.
Imagine the princely party that will
surely define his monumental day: inflatable rides, a petting zoo, a magician,
a puppet show or will Kate and Will go with an elaborate 7 course dinner with
the royal family? Nope. Rumor says the popular couple will celebrate Prince George's 1st birthday with a
low-key private tea-party at either Kensington Palace or Windsor Castle with
LOTS OF CAKE, a valid reason to like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
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| Will, Kate, and heir to the throne |
What about a gift for the future monarch? I guessed a golden
rocking horse, a 3,000 square foot brick play house, or a mini coupe. Those are certainly gifts fit for a prince;
however, Kate and Will prefer more personal, less expensive items like a scrapbook
of his 1st year or more stuffed animals, his favorite, to fill his two
nurseries. They also encourage donations to charities. That sounds like gifts for a commoner with only one nursery, but the
Royal Mint announced the release of a £ 5 coin to commemorate the sweet royal cuteness. Hopefully, they'll capture every minute of the
celebration and post hundreds of official princely face-in-the-cake photographs
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| James 10th bd |
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| Luke 5th bd |
And
it is one of King David’s
descendants, Jesus, who is God’s promised Savior of Israel! Acts 13:23 NLT
The lives of average first century Jews living under Roman
rule were lives of oppression and sometimes physical abuse by Roman soldiers.
They longed for a righteous King like David to rescue them from the Roman
leaders who were viewed as gods.
We live life to the fullest, but centuries ago, they lived to survive.
In some cultures, you were considered either royalty or nothing, often living a difficult,
meaningless existence. The lifestyle and
privilege of being included in the king's court was such a contrast to common life
that men sold their souls, murdered, and offered their daughters as mistresses
for royal favor.
The quotation "Then
let them eat brioche (cake)," was attributed
(although never documented) to France's Queen Marie Antoinette during her husband Louis XVI's reign and was
a response to poverty showing their selfishness and oblivious attitude to the
people. Heir to the throne was a
life to be envied. It meant your existence was important.
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| Hope 6th bd |
Now
you are no longer a slave but God’s own child. And since you are his child, God
has made you his heir. Galatians
4:7
Why do we need to be heirs? Our lives are fine. We live like royalty to be envied with prestigious
careers, social lives, and
restaurants anxious to please, yet so many walk around with empty souls because without
the King of Kings we feel common and unimportant. Outwardly, we seem royal, but without the King of Kings our lives are meaningless. Christ left His heavenly throne
to show us how to live as heirs of God's glory. His kingdom isn't of wealth or prestige; in fact,
with one unplanned event, those earthly idols fade. Where are we then? Hopefully, we're heirs
experiencing never fading mercy, love, and peace in a kingdom where our souls are well regardless of our earthly status. We're heirs with hearts important to our King, living meaningful, uncommon lives.
Accept your place as a child of the King of Kings,
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| King Ludwig of Germany bedroom in Linderhof castle |
Katy
