Let Goodness Crown Your Year in 2017

Crown.

I imagine the three kings of Orient in a Christmas play. My mind’s eye pictures inauguration ceremonies of royal monarchs.

I envision crowning moments of beauty pageants. Iconic Disney princesses displayed in crowns.

I even think of paper crowns from Burger King. And plastic versions adorned with jewels…the finishing touch to a little girl’s costume.

A Crown for the New Year

But tucked inside God’s Word we find a unique meaning for crown. The action verb used to describe a calendar year.

“You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance” (Psalm 65:11 NKJV).

What reaction occurred when you read the passage?

• Astonishing.
• Breathless.
• Flabbergasted.
• In awe.
• Hopeful.
• None of the above.
• All of the above.

So, I know this is not school or even a test. Yet, I want us to think through the power of this Scripture as it relates to God’s goodness.

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