Great Hope

First and foremost I must recognize that I am nothing, but for the love of my Savior, Jesus Christ. I am capable of nothing without His love. I truly believe inside of my heart that He took the wretchedness and horror of the dark side of humanity and ingested it when passed the cup at Gethsemane. I know that for every horror I have known on this earth, Jesus Christ knew it in the trillions. That being said I am also aware that I have done my fair share when it comes to being a part of the contents of that cup. I have become more and more aware over the years that I indeed did help kill Jesus Christ upon that cross. Jesus' death was not caused by being nailed and hung, His death was caused by the poison of human nature that He drank. We all had a part in it and we should all be in awe of what He did for us. We should all mourn our part in it. So very few ever will and thus "many will be called, but few will be chosen." The concept of Christ is wonderful: ask for forgiveness and blessings and you shall receive them. The reality of Christ is bone-chilling: He suffered and died because we are a bunch of idiots... and we're still a bunch of idiots, if not great bigger idiots. Those who truly know love, know Him. Those who die for the sake of peace know Him. Those who mourn what we have become here know Him. Those who do not even know Him, but bring smiles to the faces of children, know Him. All who know Him will suffer and thus do their part in becoming one with His sacrifice. In this world I have lost everything. I have spent a lifetime pulling my shirt collar out of the devil's hands and having that turd burglar rip my life to shreds. This entire episode has been a training ground. Now through experience I know that I cannot beat the devil. he will always be hounding me. I am powerless against the demons that he sends. It took a very long time, but it was what it was that I might now know and firmly believe that Christ my Ally is my only Hope. It is different for all of us, but the test is universal. By the amount of grace in faith that I have in Jesus Christ through many trials and tribulations, I still have great hope. If you are out there and you are suffering, know that you are not alone and that your suffering could very well be your saving grace. Peace out and God bless.