The Royal Line

The Queen of England owns all the whales, dolphins, and sturgeons for three miles off the coast of the United Kingdom. This has been the case for British royalty since the statute of 1324 was issued during the reign of King Edward II. The Royal Family’s reign spans 37 generations and 1,209 years. All of the monarchs are descendants of King Alfred the Great, who reigned in 871. Their history includes everything from knights in shining armor and beheadings to Queen Elizabeth II and her current total of nine thrones—one at the House of Lords, two in Westminster Abbey, and six in Buckingham Palace’s Throne Room. Many are intrigued by royalty—in fact, many roused early to watch the wedding between Prince William and his princess.

In light of the line of this regal family, think about this: Your King has existed forever, not just some 1,200 years. God’s throne is in the throne room of all throne rooms. He owns the whole world. He made the whole world! He has chosen you and trusts you to be His light in the world, His ambassador (2 Corinthians 5:20). Because of Jesus:

• You are important—your name is written in heaven (Luke 10:20).

• You are His friend (John 15:14).

• You are clean through the word that Jesus has spoken to you (John 15:3).

Jesus gave Himself for you to impart His perfect life to you. What’s more, He would have given Himself just for you. When you give your heart and life to Him, you become a part of His lineage. What will you do with this inestimable value He has placed on you?

Key Bible Texts

The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. (Matthew 1:1 KJV)