Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. When I snapped this photo of the sun this morning, little did I know I’d “see” my Savior and His crown of thorns in the image. But then again, when you’re on High Alert for Jesus, you see Him everywhere! The King of all kings traded a crown of thorns when He took His place at the right hand of the Throne of God and the Price He paid made Victory possible for me too. He conquered death and, as a child of the King, I will too! I’m Royalty and I’m a Kingdom Builder and I can approach Him 24 hours a day! Wow! The Bible says, “No one comes to the Father except by Me (Jesus)”- He stands “at the right hand of the throne of God” and He intercedes on my behalf! No man, pastor, priest, or scholar can stand between me and my God, and although they sometimes pray FOR me, I’m sure their prayers will be heard the same as mine are – they can’t “intercede” on my behalf…only the King of ALL Kings can do that! So, this woman of Royalty met with the King of ALL Kings this morning because it’s my Birthright. I Praised Him. I asked for Forgiveness and I tossed my requests at the foot of the Cross. He died for me, He intercedes for me…He’s the One I Live for. Is it any wonder I “see” Him in everything?

It seems to be pretty easy for people to turn to man for all the Answers instead of approaching the King of ALL Kings like the Children of Royalty they are. Sometimes they live as if there’s an added step between them and the King…but there isn’t. Sometimes people feel relieved when a pastor or priest is willing to pray for them as if their prayers are heard a little louder than ours are…but they aren’t. The King died for ME and YOU and we have direct access of our own to be heard by Him 24/7 – NOBODY can replace our Direct Access! How can we expect to EVER have a genuine Relationship with Him if we leave it up to the “experts” do to the talking without ever “owning” our Birthright as Royalty?

Sometimes people have a tendency to idolize a “man of God” and they believe that everything he says must be true. From televised messages to churches of every shape and size, people search for the “feel good” messages, and sometimes those “feel good” messages aren’t filled with Truth at all! It’s not difficult to spot the Truth when we weigh what we hear against the Word of God. He says “do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” When we know the King of ALL Kings well…when we Know what His Word says…when we walk with the Holy Spirit, THEN we can detect a counterfeit when we see one! We’re not the judge or the jury, and “men of God” deserve to be honored, that’s for sure – but there are plenty of people leading thousands of people astray ONLY because the people forget to do their part in the Journey of Faith too!

I met with the King of ALL kings this morning and I “saw” His crown of thorns in the sun. I considered the Price He paid so that I can approach His Throne like the Royalty I am. I’m on High Alert so I’ll see Him in everything and everyone today. I’ll be filled with Truth by a few “chosen ones”, and I’ll recognize the Absolute Truth because I know His Word so well and I rely on His Holy Spirit to guide me. I have a genuine Relationship with the One the world tried to shame with a crown of thorns and I long for others to have it too…and THAT’S why I talk about the Cross and the crown of thorns all year long “so that I might win a few”. Everything I do, I do in the Name of the King of ALL Kings…Jesus Christ….my Redeemer…my King…my Intercessor…my Guide…and my Friend.

How about you?