Scarlet Robe Creations

Often, it seems, I meet individuals who are turning away from their faith because of a denominational law, shutting them away from God.  The teachers met on our journey often wish to preach their own ideals and not the one simple truth, that Jesus loves us as we are.  Never enclose our Lord into a tiny, defined box.  He is so much more than our limited imagination can grasp. No longer do we serve the old way of a written law, but in a new way of the spirit (Romans 7:6) Discouragement among believers when those seeking authority offer laws and not His words. Ideals bound together with human insight, worthy of a Pharisaical charge. Do we become white washed tombs, believing conspiracies contrived by those who need to control our journey with Jesus? He said "Come to me". Come as you are, not as they wish you to be. But come. Don't stand in the wake of your discouragement believing the ordained authority to be the clear voice of salvation...

They throw a robe over His shoulders, these soldiers of a foreign creed. He does not defend Himself when they spit and swear. They crown Him with thorns of mockery and then lash His flesh open with their whips. He is humiliated and condemned, forced to carry the tools of His execution. He bleeds, He falls and new wounds are opened. The robe is wagered His hands and feet are bound. He is a criminal, born to die. And as He breathes His final breath all truth is laid out for the spectators. He loves them all. He forgives the soldier who swung the hammer. He forgives those who cast lots. He forgives those who forsake Him and He forgives those who condemn. Unwittingly, the hatred of the many has given love to more. And the grace that pours from His wounds will forever change the world. copyright 2016 - Donald P James Jr https://www.amazon.com/stores/Donald-P.-James-Jr./author