I was watching a movie...

It is called "Princess Diaries, The Engagement". I have watched this movie several times, but today I noticed something. There is a scene in the movie that has the princess in a parade. While she is in the parade, she sees some bigger boys being mean to a smaller girl. When she sees this, she stops the parade, and goes and helps the little girl that cannot help herself. Now, as I said, I have seen this movie several times, and I've seen this scene, obviously. Today it was different for me. Today it reminded me that I am suppose to do that. When I see some who can't defend themselves, I should defend them. It reminded me that I am royalty. I am a member of God's family, and as such, I have the authority to stand against evil, and make right the wrongs. I'll tell you a secret. It didn't even seem intimidating. I'll tell you why. I have the power and authority to do it from the ruler of the universe. If that doesn't free you to act I don't know what will. Of course, I'm not going to rob banks to feed the poor, but I can do what I can. If I see someone who needs an advocate, I can stand up for that person. If I see a need, and am able, I can fill that need. If I see sin, I can rebuke that sin. Not to hurt the person caught in the clutches of sin, but to help that person be free of sin. All these things I can and should do because my Father in heaven wants me to. And I want to honor him, because he freely forgives me for Jesus sake. Jesus who died on the cross, so I may be free from sin eternally. Amen.