Fit for a King

[144 words] A crown of thorns is around His brow, as ifHe were a king. And truly He was a king, and Henever was more kingly than in that hour. He was kingly in His bearing.He made no plea in His own defense. He was kingly, too, in His love.There had not been a shade of bitternessin His heart, under all the cruelties andsufferings He had endured. He was kingly also in His suffering.His was a crown of sorrow, for He was theRedeemer of sinners. Thorns were the fruit of sin, and He took ourcurse upon Him, that we might receive aCrown of life. He was subjected to shame in theeyes of the world, that we might be welcomedto glory. Never was He more kingly than he wason that dreadful, yet glorious day. J.R. Miller…