God has rescued us.....and he has brought us into the Kingdom of his dear Son. God has purchased our freedom. Colossians 1:13-14 NLT
"Once upon a time..." Those words signal the beginning of a story filled with adventure and romance, where great battles are fought and where good always wins, tales that have been retold for centuries. While the details may change with each new generation, the basic plot remains: transformation. Cinderella the servant girl becomes Cinderella the queen; a kiss makes a prince out of a frog; a beauty tames a beast with true love. Inside us all is a longing for these stories to be our story-we want to be transformed.
Another beautiful story has been told throughout the ages. It begins, like many fairy tales do, with a poor but loving family. They go through many harrowing adventures, facing long journeys and evil kings. The firstborn Son grows up to be a great hero although in the beginning, not even His closest friends realize it. The young man does great deeds for good and inspires many to follow Him in His quest to rescue people from bondage. And one day, the young hero gives up His own life, as the ultimate expression of love. But unlike any other story, our hero's tale doesn't end here. In the greatest act of heroism ever, this brave man defeats death itself and is resurrected to lead His people to freedom and eternal life!
Did you know that you are part of this hero's story? You are the reason this brave hero faced dangers, battles, and finally death. For this is the true tale of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. And if you will take His hand and give Him your life, not only will He transform you, but you will be assured of the ultimate-and very real-"happily ever after."
I love women devotionals that will speak right to me and give me what I need for that moment don't you? This is a great story that I can see myself waiting for that prince on a white horse to come with the the glass slipper on the pillow, the knock at the door, the I can't believe he is here just to see me, the feel of the cool smooth glass as he begins to place it on my foot hoping all the while is it going to fit, can I have this unbelievable dream and will we live happily ever after? To all of that yes I can, and how wonderful to know this is my story and yours too!!! He has placed the glass sipper on and has taken us by the hand and we do live happily ever after. May God bless you today.
xo
barb
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