I had a vision of a feast ...
A long tabled filled with food, drinks and desserts. Around the table was all sorts if people. Young and old. Black, white, brown. Rich and poor. Every one seemed to be having a great time. Laughing, talking, singing.
But I could see that they were actually heartbroken, emty, some even seemed lonely. They had hurt, shame and guilt. The good times in front of others were just a font.
I was sitting at that table ....
A man came to sit across from me. He was different. He asked me what I was doing here and that I didn't belong. I smiled and pretended that I wanted to be there. That I am enjoying myself and that I fit in with the people around me.
Again he asked what are you doing here you don't belong ... I nervously looked to my feet. I was chained to the chair. I started weeping.
He smiled and held out his hand. As I took it the chains just fell off. The crowd was silent in awe of how some one like me could be freed.
He led me through great wooden doors into the light and I never looked back.
The world and it's ways might look like a feast. At times it might even feel like one. But it is all a trap. You are chained not free.
You can also choose to follow Jesus. See the chain of your life just fall off. Walk into the light knowing the old life, with the hurt, sadness, shame, guilt and emptiness is over.
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