We all know the story of Snow White; she was a young maiden who the mirror said was the fairest in all of the land. Enraged by the mirrors declaration, the evil Queen set out to destroy Snow White. The Queen disguised herself as a poor old woman who happened to be an apple peddler. The old woman offered Snow White the poisoned apple, claiming it to be a magic wishing apple; that anyone who made a wish and took a bite will have their desires come true. Snow White's animal friends were not easily convinced; they ran off to warn the dwarves. While they were gone Snow White took a bite of the apple, and she fell to the floor, seemingly dead. How many times have we bitten into the apple, the forbidden fruit of this world? Many times I have found myself sleep walking, living for stuff that promises to make my wishes come true. Like Snow White many of us have fallen asleep and have become overwhelmed by the pressures of this world. If the world has turned you into a grouchy, angry, guilt-ridden, and (or) tired person; then you are living in a nightmare, and it is time to wake up. Listen to the words of Paul.
"Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." Ephesians 5:14 NIV
Your prince has come to wake you up, to help you have the life you have always desired. We were once living a nightmare, but now we have been awakened by our Prince who has called us to follow Him into everlasting life.
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