The Most Honored Guest

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When Queen Victoria reigned in England, she would occasionally

visit some of the humble cottages of her subjects.

One time she entered the home of a widow and stayed to

enjoy a brief period of Christian fellowship. Later on, the

poor woman was taunted by her worldly neighbours.

"Granny," they said, "who's the most honored guest you've

ever entertained in your home?" They expected her to say it

was Jesus, for despite their constant ridicule of her Christian

witness, they recognized her deep spirituality. But to their

suprise she answered, "The most honered guest I've entertained

is her Majesty, the queen." "Did you say the queen?

Ah, we caught you this time! How about this Jesus you're

always talking about? Isn't he your most honored guest?"

Her answer was definite "No, indeed! He's not a

guest. He lives here!" Her hecklers were put to silence.