Surrounded by enemies on every side, you feel weak and alone. They are ready to hurt and destroy you! You are dressed in rags. You look filthy!
Now imagine...
A handsome mighty Prince comes riding in on his majestic steed with his sharpened sword. He rushes in and bravely defeats all your foes. He destroys them and is victorious! But more than that, he sweeps you off your feet and carries you off to his castle.
Taking your filthy clothes, he burns them and afterwards dresses you up as majestic royalty. The dress you have on is made with the finest most expensive threads. He places a gorgeous crown on your head and sparkling jewels on your neck and hands. You look STUNNING. You are so beautiful. People can't help but admire you and compliment you.
REAL LIFE...
Who are your enemies and foes?
In the Past/present?
Did they betray you?
Did they take advantage of you?
Did they hurt you?
Do you feel weak?
Do you feel ugly?
Do you feel alone?
In the Past/present?
Did they betray you?
Did they take advantage of you?
Did they hurt you?
Do you feel weak?
Do you feel ugly?
Do you feel alone?
The Bible says "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man." (Psalm 118:8) This may shock you... but men and women are humans and will err. We may mistreat each other. Men can't be the perfect "Prince Charming" and women can't be the "Perfect Princess" we desire to be... on our own.
Who will rescue you? This "imagine" story is true though. There is a Prince. He has destroyed our enemies. He gave His life for us. He treasures us and knows every detail about us. He loves us unconditionally. One day soon, he will take us to his kingdom and will give us crowns and new clothes. He is our Savior, Jesus Christ. (John 3:16, John 14:3)
THE TRUTH...
Does that mean that you can never trust another human being? No!
As the man follows Christ, he becomes someone that the wife can trust and depend on. As the wife (mother), follows Christ, she becomes his dependable helpmeet.
As we draw closer to Christ, we are able to be better friends to those around us.
So whether you are single or married, remember, that Jesus Christ must be your main source of confidence!
Does that mean that you can never trust another human being? No!
As the man follows Christ, he becomes someone that the wife can trust and depend on. As the wife (mother), follows Christ, she becomes his dependable helpmeet.
As we draw closer to Christ, we are able to be better friends to those around us.
So whether you are single or married, remember, that Jesus Christ must be your main source of confidence!
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