I am a princess, the daughter of the King of kings! My Father has many, many mansions. I have one all of my own! He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. My Father is wisdom, and has strength, honor, and power. My lips fail to describe His glory and majesty!
Because I m His child, you will find me different than most girls you meet. My clothing, conduct, and speech are different because I have been joined to the royal family of the King of kings and Lord of lords. I use the word "joined" because I have not always lived with the King. I was not born into His family. No, indeed. I was born into the kingdom of the Wicked One who hated my very soul. His purpose was to destroy me. Before I tell you my story, I should start at the beginning so you will better understand.
In the beginning of time there was a heavenly kingdom of peace, but one day a rebellion arose in the kingdom, and the instigator, the Wicked One, was cast out into the nether kingdom by the Great King. He worked furiously to stir up the citizens against the Great King. The Wicked One deceived the people, telling them that if they would follow him, he would make them kings who would eventually be greater and wiser than the Great King. Together they would overcome Him. The citizens agreed, and the spell was cast.
Now these people were under the mind control of the Wicked One. The citizens blindly followed. The Wicked One made them wander aimlessly throughout his realm, trodding the streets called "Selfishness," "Greed," "Rebellion," and the highway called "High Way of Pride." They were told that on this high road the kingdom of the Great King could easily be seen, but for some reason the travelers of this road felt farther from the heavenly kingdom than ever. Could it ever be reached? These roads only led right back to the realm of the Wicked One. It seemed there was no way out, and a few of the citizens began to wonder if they were trapped...enslaved to the Wicked One.
When the Wicked One heard of these doubtings in his deceived people, he devised diversions ~ worldly pleasures that appealed to the flesh, and the feeding of their ego with the personal satisfaction of accomplishment. And yet, the emptiness, the gaping void in their souls, was not filled. The people certainly did not feel like the kings they were supposed to have become. In fact, if you would have gazed over the nether kingdom as the Great King did daily, your eyes would have beheld a sight very sobering indeed!
The eyes of the King saw through the Wicked One's dense mist of lies that covered the nether kingdom. He saw the true darkness, the dirt, the poverty. The people were no more than paupers. Occasionally the sound of dancing, laughing citizens drifted up and through the windows of the King's castle. But the sound was so empty, so hollow. There was no root of joy there. Then it would quickly die away as soon as it began.
Into this depraved kingdom was I born. I soon wandered the streets of "Rebellion," "Self," and "Pride" as everyone else did. There were many I trod. I was lost, cold, alone, and so very empty. How could I go on another day? What was the purpose of my life? I was so weary of those paths. They led to despair and guilt and grief. Oh, how I wanted to be loved! I did not realize that the One against whom I had hardened my heart did indeed love me.
In anguish and utter despair I fixed my eyes on that Heavenly castle, so high above, and sobbed for mercy (for the Wicked One had told me that the Great King was the He who inflicted such grief upon me). I wondered if my cry would go unnoticed. I slumped to the cold, cobblestone road, too weak to lift my head.
Suddenly I heard a soft, gentle voice in my ear. I felt a warm hand on my shoulder giving me strength. I slowly lifted my head, and my eyes met the most loving eyes I had ever beheld. He had found me!!! The King had compassion on my soul! He tenderly spoke to me, telling me that I could be free from my guilt load, that I could have eternal life, if I would trust Him with all my heart.
The King told me that years before I was born He had broken the cursed spell that had held so many captive. The King had bought His people back from the Wicked One. The King told me that the Wicked One had said he would only free us in exchange for the life of His Son, the heir to the throne. The King had been grieved. How could He give up His only Son? But the Son had been willing to sacrifice Himself. And so, the Father sent His Son to pay the price for His people.
The King told me that I had been bought back with a high price ~ the price of blood. Could I truly be of such worth? The King, in His wisdom, read my thoughts. He told me that His Son had deemed me so precious that He had allowed Himself to suffer and die in my place, redeeming me with His sinless blood. His blood bought my freedom! This meant that when the Wicked One had told me I was his, he had deceived me!
And now the King told me that His Son had not stayed dead, but had conquered death with life. He had risen again and had once again made His abode with the Great King! The thought overwhelmed me! The Son had seen that I was lost in my ways, and had redeemed me with His blood, because of His love for me! All I had to do was admit my lost condition and accept His gift!
And now the King told me that His Son had not stayed dead, but had conquered death with life. He had risen again and had once again made His abode with the Great King! The thought overwhelmed me! The Son had seen that I was lost in my ways, and had redeemed me with His blood, because of His love for me! All I had to do was admit my lost condition and accept His gift!
In great relief and joy I threw myself into the open arms of the King. He received me as His child that day. He wiped away my ugly past. He adopted me into His family! Oh, the joy that thrills my soul as I recall!!!
Do you see why I could never go back? My Father, the King, has entrusted to me eternal life, a mansion in His heavenly kingdom, a new name, a robe, and a crown. It would be unfitting to behave as anything less than a princess. I would bring shame to my King. You see, I am bought with a price. My life is not my own. When I was adopted into the royal family, I pledged all my remaining days to the King. I gave Him possession of my soul.
I am presently in the school of obedience; I am being refined as gold for a special purpose. Someday my prince will come, for the King has chosen him just for me! Together we will serve the King with our lives, forever and ever. But for now I am fully persuaded to continue on for the glory of His Highness, the King of kings and Lord of lords. Oh, did I forget to mention His name? My Father, the King, is the Lord God of Heaven and Earth, and His Son is Jesus Christ.
Do you see why I could never go back? My Father, the King, has entrusted to me eternal life, a mansion in His heavenly kingdom, a new name, a robe, and a crown. It would be unfitting to behave as anything less than a princess. I would bring shame to my King. You see, I am bought with a price. My life is not my own. When I was adopted into the royal family, I pledged all my remaining days to the King. I gave Him possession of my soul.
I am presently in the school of obedience; I am being refined as gold for a special purpose. Someday my prince will come, for the King has chosen him just for me! Together we will serve the King with our lives, forever and ever. But for now I am fully persuaded to continue on for the glory of His Highness, the King of kings and Lord of lords. Oh, did I forget to mention His name? My Father, the King, is the Lord God of Heaven and Earth, and His Son is Jesus Christ.
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Perhaps you think this is a nice fairy tale, but it is not. This is the story of humanity and the actual world we live in, only told in the form of a fairy tale. Have you ever noticed that all fairy tales have a common story line? In fact, there is more than one!
First, there is always good versus evil. Where do you suppose the writers of our popular fairy tales got this idea? Perhaps it is because they subconsciously realize that in our world there is an actual good force and evil force at work. Could it be that this knowledge has been etched in the hearts of the human race by the Creator? There is a very real, supernatural war that is being waged for the souls of mankind. Our lives on earth are but for a moment. Our short time here is merely the preface of a book ~ the book called "Eternity." This short life we live is the decision grounds where we choose where we will spend the all eternity, in Heaven or in Hell.
Secondly, have you ever noticed that the evil force is always overcome by good in these fairy tales? Do you know that good will prevail at the end of this world? The portrayed King in my story above is God, the author of all good things, who will be victorious in the end. Satan, the Wicked One, will be crushed. Just as it is in our fairy tales, evil seems to be conquering, and so it seems today. But don't be deceived! Good will win out, just as it always does in the fairy tales! God planned it that way from the very beginning of time! Everything that is presently happening is just going according to His time schedule. There is nothing new to Him! The world is not out of His control, though it may seem that way at times.
Third, in the story of Snow White she is given a poisonous apple by the wicked, jealous queen which causes her to fall into a deep sleep. Interesting! Did you know that in the beginning of time the devil offered fruit to the first two people ever created, and that forbidden fruit is what caused humanity to fall into the deep sleep of sin? This is why we are in the mess we are in today. Remember that there was a prince who kissed Snow White, waking her from her guise of death? Well, God sent the Prince of peace to come and "kiss" us, awaking us from our deep sleep of sin. The question is, will you accept the kiss of the Son of God who offers you eternal life freely? "Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him." Psalm 2:12
Fourth, in the fairy tales there is always a story line of love and a salvation experience either from death or a life of toil and hardship. Isn't this what we all long for? Love? And yet, have you looked around? The divorce rates tell us that love isn't enough. Could it be that there is a love that satisfies that deepest longings of the human heart? There is indeed, for I have experienced this love! There is the supernatural love that moved One to die in our place...in your place, on an old rugged cross. This is the love of Jesus Christ, who loved us while we were unlovely in our sin, and yet offers us the gift of eternal life. This is the story of the greatest love and salvation experience of all history!
Because I have accepted this gift of eternal life, I have become a part of the royal family of God. You can too! I do not boast when I say that am a princess. I am joyful that I have been counted worthy! I do indeed have a mansion which I will receive when I breathe my last. I will receive a new name which only my Father knows. I will receive a crown which I will cast at Jesus' feet, because He alone is worthy.
First, there is always good versus evil. Where do you suppose the writers of our popular fairy tales got this idea? Perhaps it is because they subconsciously realize that in our world there is an actual good force and evil force at work. Could it be that this knowledge has been etched in the hearts of the human race by the Creator? There is a very real, supernatural war that is being waged for the souls of mankind. Our lives on earth are but for a moment. Our short time here is merely the preface of a book ~ the book called "Eternity." This short life we live is the decision grounds where we choose where we will spend the all eternity, in Heaven or in Hell.
Secondly, have you ever noticed that the evil force is always overcome by good in these fairy tales? Do you know that good will prevail at the end of this world? The portrayed King in my story above is God, the author of all good things, who will be victorious in the end. Satan, the Wicked One, will be crushed. Just as it is in our fairy tales, evil seems to be conquering, and so it seems today. But don't be deceived! Good will win out, just as it always does in the fairy tales! God planned it that way from the very beginning of time! Everything that is presently happening is just going according to His time schedule. There is nothing new to Him! The world is not out of His control, though it may seem that way at times.
Third, in the story of Snow White she is given a poisonous apple by the wicked, jealous queen which causes her to fall into a deep sleep. Interesting! Did you know that in the beginning of time the devil offered fruit to the first two people ever created, and that forbidden fruit is what caused humanity to fall into the deep sleep of sin? This is why we are in the mess we are in today. Remember that there was a prince who kissed Snow White, waking her from her guise of death? Well, God sent the Prince of peace to come and "kiss" us, awaking us from our deep sleep of sin. The question is, will you accept the kiss of the Son of God who offers you eternal life freely? "Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him." Psalm 2:12
Fourth, in the fairy tales there is always a story line of love and a salvation experience either from death or a life of toil and hardship. Isn't this what we all long for? Love? And yet, have you looked around? The divorce rates tell us that love isn't enough. Could it be that there is a love that satisfies that deepest longings of the human heart? There is indeed, for I have experienced this love! There is the supernatural love that moved One to die in our place...in your place, on an old rugged cross. This is the love of Jesus Christ, who loved us while we were unlovely in our sin, and yet offers us the gift of eternal life. This is the story of the greatest love and salvation experience of all history!
Because I have accepted this gift of eternal life, I have become a part of the royal family of God. You can too! I do not boast when I say that am a princess. I am joyful that I have been counted worthy! I do indeed have a mansion which I will receive when I breathe my last. I will receive a new name which only my Father knows. I will receive a crown which I will cast at Jesus' feet, because He alone is worthy.
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