The Crown And The King

The man on the left is dressed as a soldier. On his head is a helm with red bristles running down the center. Across his chest is a gleaming breastplate. A belt is wrapped around his waist holding a sword dripping with blood. On his feet are hobnailed sandals. In his left hand he holds a rod made of straw and in the other hand he clutches a bundle of brambles. His face is marred, his eyes angry and his mouth is twisted in a grimace and spewing out angry words.

The man on the right walks with quiet dignity. He wears a simple robe that is torn and marked with blood stains. His skin is bruised and in some places shredded. Across his brow he wears a crown of thorns. His face appears peaceful and his eyes shine brightly with love. His mouth is smiling and whispers of forgiveness. His hands, though empty, show the scars from being pierced by nails.

I ask you, who will you follow, whom will you listen to? The answer seems simple, yet many choose the former rather than the latter. The decision is life-changing. It is one that may determine whether you enter the gates of heaven or not. But, most importantly, it is a decision that only you can make. Choose wisely.