Thoughts On The Royal Baby

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Isn't it amazing to think that God hand-selected this child, at this time, to be born now, and used for His eternal purposes?

It's the same with any of us,  of course, but to be born a prince of England in 2013! 3rd in line for the crown?

Some say, "What's the big deal? It's just a baby!"

But the Bible tells us clearly that we are to be "...subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God" (Romans 13:1).

Of course, this applies to every power that is in place in every government around the world, but I think what makes it so amazing in England, for me, anyway, is that, in the first place, for many Americans, England is our mother country. Had our forefathers not left the British Isles, it could very well be that this is the "higher power" that we, or our descendants, might have been "subject" to someday.

And, secondly, here in America, every child that is born has an equal chance of growing up to become a senator, a representative, a governor, or, maybe, even president in their lifetime, but there...in England...this child doesn't have that opportunity. He can't learn about different walks of life, dream about it, and figure out what he wants to be. This child was hand-selected by God Himself  before the foundations of the earth were created! He was hand-selected by the Creator of the universe for this role, at this time, and he has no choice in how he will live his life. He IS a prince of England and, very likely, will become a future a king and his whole life will be dedicated to that purpose whether he likes it or not.

It is a grave and powerful position! And it's a little sad in a way, too. Yet, to know and understand that God has ordained him before the creation of the world for this time and His purposes...there's something very powerful and sobering about that. It's pretty amazing if you really think about it.

May God richly bless this precious little one and his parents. May he grow up strong and healthy in the physical, and to know and serve the King of all kings in the spiritual, because in the end, when this life is over and eternity looms long before us, with God there will be no respecter of persons (Acts 10:34)...for this little prince or anyone else. At the name of Jesus EVERY knee will bow and every tongue will confess that HE is Lord (Philippians 2:10-11)!

Congratulations, William and Kate! May God give you both wisdom and direction as you seek to raise this little prince, and may He instill with you the importance of raising, not only a dutiful and compassionate king, but a godly one as well.

With All My Heart,
~Rebecca

Princess Kate A Keeper Of The Home? And Feminism Dead?

I ran across a couple of interesting articles this afternoon, quite by accident really, and, while I doubt that either of them were written with a Biblical worldview in mind, both of them made my heart leap with joy. I couldn't help but think about the possibilities of the world to come for girls who are young now, and for those who haven't even arrived on the world scene yet.

I couldn't help but think, "Is this a sign that the pendulum on feminism truly is swinging back towards good, old-fashioned values...to a time when women realized where their true strength and power lay, and they were content to play out their God-given role as wife, mother, and keeper-of-the-home? Will the families of the future be able to deliberately make a choice for the wife be a keeper of the home without being made to feel inferior by their working peers and be ridiculed for it?"

Here are a couple of excerpts, along with a link where you can read both articles in full...

Excerpt #1 From the Anne of Green Gables Blog

"In addition to the normal (rather, abnormal) amount of media attention showered upon Kate Middleton throughout her courtship and marriage to Prince William, it seems the latest topic of discussion revolves around her choice to stay home and manage their small rented cottage in Wales while William continues his career as a RAF search and rescue pilot.

Just recently, I heard a radio commentator relate this story of Kate deciding to be a housewife for the time being, by saying, “Hello, 1960 called…”.  Not too long ago (and still today in some circles) women were criticized for their decision to pursue a career instead of a family or to do both.  Now, tides have turned and what has typically been considered a worthy path in life – to provide a home for your loved ones – is being criticized and deemed unimportant.

Yes, it is true that with Kate’s new status and educational background she could yield a position in a career of her choosing.  But just because a person can do something, does it mean they necessarily should?"


To read the full article CLICK HERE.

Excerpt #2 from The Belfast Telegraph 

"A recent report by the eminent LSE sociologist Catherine Kakim suggests that feminism is dead and most women now want to marry a rich husband and stay at home.

This sparked a huge media debate with Grazia magazine asking its readers to choose between ambition and “man-bition”.

With equality of opportunity for women so hard fought for, the pendulum now seems to have swung so far in the opposite direction that even though we now have the luxury of choice; there is something of a stigma attached to those women opting to look after hubby and home."

To read the full article CLICK HERE.

So, after reading both articles, what do you think? What do you think of Princess Kate's decision to keep house? And do you think that the pendulum on feminism truly is swinging back the other way? Feel free to share your comments.