King of the Jews, a title given to Jesus not so much to honor Him but more so to ridicule Him. For how can He be the King of the Jews when they have not even recognized Him to be one. In fact after His triumphant and glorious entry to Jerusalem, He was to be mocked at, despised and made fun of. As to why they were doing it, they may not even know it. The Pharisees were of course filled with envy and fear. Yes, fear that they will lose their hold on the people, and that would mean, losing the perks and comforts for their privileged role as so-called religious leaders of their time. Ah, indeed, they are all hypocrites, sycophants, bootlickers and evil men.
Today, as in the past since that triumphant entry of Christ, history keeps on repeating itself. We praise Him, we glorify and adore Him. We pray and invoke His mercy. Yet, we continue to do what people during Christ's agonizing trek to calvary has done. Shame on us!
Christ is King of the Heaven and the Earth. He deserves more than just palm leaves and a joyous welcome. He deserves the best though unworthy we may be. He is Our Lord and Our King. The King of All !
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