The Crowning of the King
And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head and arrayed him in a purple robe.—John 19:2 (ESV)
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.—Luke 2:10 (KJV)
The eve of our Savior’s birth, there is one word that captures the day: anticipation. Tomorrow is a day of celebration! A day that we can hold in our hearts, a day that is proof that peace prevails, hope is eternal and great joy is possible for all.
Jesus, You fulfill my anticipation and provide eternal joy for all who believe.
And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head and arrayed him in a purple robe.—John 19:2 (ESV)
She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial.—Mark 14:8 (NIV)
When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you.”—John 17:1 (ESV)