What's A King To A God?

When I first heard the words, "What's a king to a God?" strategically woven into Jay-Z's rap lyrics, I realized the true depth of that simple, six-word statement.  The rhythmic "slap in the face" was aimed at T.I. who has proclaimed himself the King of the South's hip-hop dynasty.  Obviously, the self-proclaimed God wants to it to be known that he is still the Alpha and Omega when it comes to music.

Yes, I immediately laughed at the arrogance that failed to be masked by the music.  "Isn't it more vain to compare yourself to a God than it is a king?," I thought. I really thought that line probably failed to deliver the punch it was intended to and caused more people to raise their eyebrow just a little more as Jay-Z's lyrics, once again, drew more attention the the rumors of his ties to the Illuminati and the hidden messages within his music.

But, still, I couldn't help but recite the same line when I saw Bishop Eddie Long get crowned as a king in front of thousands of cheering parishioners. Although statements made by officials who represent the Messianic Jewish Church have come out and publicly denounced the actions of  Rabbi Ralph Messer, social media sites are abuzz with rebuttals and opinions about the ceremonial crowning of God's newest king. 

People seem to be outraged at the hybrid-religious relationship between the bishop and the rabbi.  They are also stating that the entire ceremony was a farce and a disgrace to the sanctity of the church.  The Global Post is but one of many worldwide news machines that have questioned the actions of this highly publicized ceremony.  In turn, Bishop Eddie Long has opened himself up to even more scrutiny in the public eye. I, too, watched the video and wondered how any true believer could stomach the antics displayed on stage (no longer a pulpit) and not question the entangled gibberish being spewed by the rabbi.

After a while, I stopped listening to him and tried to see if I could hear the man in the tan suit complaining about the weight of the chair as he tried to switch hands and get a better grip.  I'm sure no one told him how long that song was before he volunteered to join the circus.  But, alas, I digress...

But really, "what is a king to a God?"  Well, if I am reading my bible correctly, God chose to speak through many kings.  He deliberately chose people whose lives would impact many others and used them as an example.  Just as the video depicts, he is now raised above all others and - whether he like it or not - it makes him a clear target for even more ridicule, scrutiny, and hatred.  I hope he is ready for the war he has just "birthed"... 

I, like millions of others, am appalled by the allegations which started this entire debacle and every action after it. My mother always told me to be careful about the things I pray for and all I can do is shake my head and wonder what lies on the horizon for the bishop.  Both self-proclaimed kings that I have mentioned (T.I. and Bishop Long) have seen themselves go seemingly unscathed although they have been the target of public ridicule and mockery.  

I am sure that (in hind-sight) both men would say that their public trials have made them better men (not kings), but we all continue to scratch our heads and wonder out loud, "What were they thinking?!"  Man has the ability to bring some pitfalls into his own life by rushing God to "bless him" again.  Remember, not every trial is not brought about through God's hand, but every triumph reveals His hand in our lives.   Just pray for the bishop in the days, months, and years to come.

Now, as far as Jay-Z calling himself a God; I will just refer to the first of the Ten Commandments...  And wasn't it a golden calf (ram/Baphomet) that was struck down when Moses returned with those commandments written in stone by the hand of the one true God?  I'm just saying...

But these are just the rantings of ONE Man's Opinion.... What say, you?