Most of us have grown up with Mom or Dad reading those wonderful make-believe stories. The heroes were always, brave, strong and handsome. The young damsels were usual in trouble and needed to be rescued.
We loved hearing those stories again and again even though we knew the outcome.
Cinderella married the handsome prince; Snow White was revived with a kiss and carried off to the castle by her Prince Charming. Even Jack escaped the wicked giant by climbing down the beanstalk. Now, he and his mother had gold in abundance.
They all lived “happily ever after.”!!
Unfortunately, real life is not a fairy tale. Cinderella’s handsome prince is killed in battle; Snow White is left for another (younger) girl; and Jack’s money is stolen by robbers and he and his mother are left in poverty.
We know that “happily ever after” is just wishful thinking. There is unfaithfulness, death and poverty that surround us every day.
Even Jesus said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
Yes, the dragons, and demons are still there. And no, He isn’t removing them.
It’s not the absence of the dragons……but how we face them. We have a Helper. He gives us the grace and courage to face these dragons head on.
He is our advocate. He is our Lord and Savior. He is also our real Prince Charming!
AbideLines 