On Inaugurations

Like many people around the world, I watched the 44th Presidential Inauguration today. Barack Obama was sworn into office (however awkwardly) in front of thousands of people in Washington D.C. even though it was freezing cold. People were cheering, laughing, crying, screaming, waving flags, waving hats, waving babies even.....all in the name of the arrival of a new president.

I watched as people from all races, all ages, all genders, and all walks of life gathered on the mall in Washington to watch the ceremony. Whether you voted for our new President or not, you have to admit it was a pretty cool spectacle (except for the fact that the mall was completely trashed after the ceremony...thank you lazy Americans).

As I sat there watching the ceremony unfold over CNN.com, I was reminded of the fact that one day in the future, a similar celebration will occur--at the inauguration of Jesus Christ as King of the world.

People from all over the world, every tribe, nation, and culture will gather together in one accord to celebrate change. There will be singing, joyful shouting, raising of hands, and untamed enthusiasm. Everyone will join together to celebrate the fact that our new King has arrived. Jesus will have come and established his kindgom on the earth.

Today, not everyone in the world was there to see President Obama be sworn in. However, when Jesus comes into power, everyone will be there. Everyone may not like President Obama, and that is their choice. However, when Jesus comes every knee will bow and every tongue confess that he is Lord.

Today was pretty neat. I really appreciate the significance of today's events.

The coming of the King, however, will truly be amazing.