Living Life for Christ Alone

  "'How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that comes from the only God?'" (John 5:44) Do you have faith problems?  Much of the Christianity we have in our western culture is tainted with doubt.  Doubtful questions plague many minds...Is God's word really true? Is He really real? Will  He actually do  what He promised? Doubts about the plainly spoken things in scripture overshadow how His word is even heard. Others have more subtle doubts.  Maybe we just wonder if He really loves us.  Maybe we question our position before Him.  Maybe we live as if He never thinks about us and thus have little to no thought of Him.  Maybe we wonder if He really can forgive us for our most recent sin or failing.  I know all of us struggle or have struggled with doubt from one degree to another, simply because faith is something that starts out small, like a mustard seed, planted in the soil of our heart...

"Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before His eyes, and He is the One to whom we are accountable." -Hebrews 4:13 Think about it. You are always before His eyes. He searches and knows you. There are are many things you may be able to hide from others, but there is nothing you can hide from Him. He's seen you at your worst.

    The cage was old and rickety, but it still served its purpose. An odor of death seemed to penetrate every ounce of air that was in the vicinity. A thick darkness surrounded the cage. Within the cage lay a small, almost lifeless, girl. She was starved and dirty, and if one were to look into her eyes, a hint of despair and hopelessness could be seen there.     Outside the cage sat a cruel old man, guarding the doorway so none could get in or out. He held in his hands a weapon that none could distinguish in our modern world. His eyes lurched to and fro, looking for anyone who would assay to set the girl free.    Suddenly, out of the distance, the girl could hear a cry. At first it was faint, but soon it became louder and clear. The voice was crying for joy, “I’m free! My cage is broken! I don’t have to be trapped in there anymore!”