Playing With Fire

Imagine walking down a path. There's nothing but you, a narrow path and a box of matches. Now, with each step you are given the option to light a match and place it behind you. The path before you is clear, and behind you are all he matches you lit. Now, as you go on it becomes easier and easier to light the matches. Soon enough, that path hits a dead end. You're left with nothing but a burning fire in front of you. But as you feel destined for death, you hear crashes of waves rushing down the path towards you. Ashes lay before you, and a moist brick pathway. A light shines in the distance. You were saved. Each match represents sin. Every time we take part in the worlds game, we are lighting matches for our fate. The fire burns in hell, and we avoid even thinking about it at all costs. With our ignorance, and carelessness, we gamble with God, and expect a full refund when we "feel" like it. But what if that water didn't come to save you? What if you had no choice but to face the path you created for yourself? What if you were killed in a car accident, or faced sudden death? What then? You can't play with fire, and not expect to get burned. We often overlook the mysterious and marvelous mind of our creator. You can't out do him. I always say, you can't beat the system. It's a dangerous game, and we all take part of it. And while our flesh embraces the world, and soaks in it's earthly desires, while it eats away our conscience, and destroys our hearts, we no longer see the future we will someday inherit due to our decisions. I see that now. I see it everywhere. I see how I've tried to do it, and how people continue to. They're good with words, and find every excuse to why it's okay for them to go against the greater good. They are too lost in their being to realize how much of their minds is deteriorating and being wasted. I'm aware now. I guess it's part of our imperfect humanity. But as much as I am not perfect and lack understanding, I know one thing for sure. This life isn't just about waking up, making money, finding love, and someday dying. It's about living, creating, helping, loving and saving the lost ones. I wish I they could see the love God has, and take part in the amazing life He offers. I wish they could look past all the stereotypes, and let go of their chains to the earth. I wish they could see how their lives would be if they let Him open their eyes, and set their hearts free. I wish I could help save all of them. I may look crazy to them, but they'd understand if they experienced it. If they knew what is beyond this life, and all they've known. But even the knowing can lose themselves. Even the saved, can fall in to danger. The devil is an intricate subsistence. He can reel in the strongest and most aware of us all. Which is why my guard is always up. The war doesn't end once you are saved, it's just begun. We must not fall for the tricks. Trick or treat, only means trick and trap with him. Be wise, be aware and be strong. Always. 


The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Revelation 22:21