The Royal Wedding

Oh, the royal wedding. I cannot tell you how frustrated I have been all week with the ridiculous amount of coverage. I was even more annoyed this morning when I sat down to watch the new/weather as I was straightening my hair this morning. There was no news on ANY channel. They all were tuned into the royal wedding.

Frustrated. I turned off the TV, finished getting ready for work and hopped into my car. I stopped at McDonalds for my weakness, the fruit and maple oatmeal and a large Diet Coke and then headed the mile and a half to work.

As I pulled into the parking lot, listening to Air 1, the morning show hosts, Sean and Mandy, started talking about the royal wedding. Ugh. I was almost on the verge out outrage that I could not get away from the coverage.

BUT, then Sean played part of the ceremony. The minister was eloquent and spoke about marriage and the role of Jesus in our lives. Mandy continued by saying how much scripture was read, even more that at her own wedding.

I was immediately humbled. God was speaking through this wedding. All the national TV coverage gave millions of views the opportunity to hear scripture in their own homes. It was different from the news that spoke of murders, crime and tornadoes. It was a message of hope. A message I so easily dismissed.

Sometimes I just need to realize that in my own selfishness I am actually hindering others around me from hearing the words they may so desperately need. I have grown accustomed to hearing theses words, listening to Christian radio and reading my Bible, but for others the scripture they heard this morning may have been the only scripture they have heard all year. These may be seeds being planted so that God can water them and grow their hearts for Him. Humbling to say the least.