No one has to be the asking price.

Lyrics in the song 'Undone' sang by FFH.

One night, I became overwhelmed in an onslaught of such wickedness, only a Man of Holy Power can diminish its grasp on me.

Its not easy at all what we all can go through. But He cares for us, He loves us and He can deliver us.

Satan can only do so much as allowed by God. he is given power and authority in this world... the main word here is given. he can only do as much as God allows- at least in my Christian faith. What I mean, is when God's wrath was being released on me (just as it happened w/ Christ in His cruxifixction), He came as a Savior in my life... I started to let go of all the temptations.

I suppose that I am not the only one that can loose composure. But instead of the continuing of self-punishment (waling on my legs w/ a dowel rod), I settled myself down, closed by eyes and began to think of the blessings God has shared w/ me in recent past. I did not want to throw that away- He cared enough for me to share some of His glory in what He is doing in this world. So, despite all the thoughts that fed my inferno... I closed my eyes because the things that I was looking at was being used against me- they were tools to persecute me, that could be used to cause harm.

2 Corinthians 5:7 We live by faith, not by sight.

By closing my eyes, the things of this world I could not see. By closing my eyes, I could focus on Christ... I could focus on His blessings, His work in my life... the work that He can do through me sharing w/ others. I could focus on resisting the thoughts that I was reacting on.

James 4:7 So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

It took some time- it did not go away immediately. But, his death-grip on my life began to fade... then it was gone.

One day the disciples were rowing a boat against the wind as Jesus was walking on water approaching them. When Jesus boarded the boat, the winds subsided.

Thats who God is in my life. Jesus is my Savior. Without Him, who knows what type of destruction could have arise. But he showed me what people go through... in completion. The will to react and convict, condemn, persecute others, and carry out relentless thought after thought of kayos and destruction.

Cutting, self bludgeoning, suicide, will to die, blaming others. These things happen in our world... and who can help them??? When is God going to begin a world-revival?

Matthew 3:8 Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance.

When we repent... first we need to realize that we are wrong in our transgressions. The humbleness that we know will come to us, bringing us before God in unworthiness.

Philippians 4:6 that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ.

His work in this trial, He is building up your trust in Him. Was this God pushing us through the 'threshing floor'.

Matthew 3:12 "Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire." At the time of threshing, the wheat is separated from the chaff and the tares... but I guess that is another sermon.

The main point is... Christ paid the full price for us- because of our sinful ways we live... through Him, we no longer face the penalty for sin- which was death. Now, through Christ, we can be reconciled to God... through Christ whom forgives all sin who ask for it- NO MATTER WHAT KIND OF SIN.

Christ paid the asking price, put up be His father, whom sent His only begotten Son, to serve it... not judge it. He received the full onslaught wrath of God... until God's Will was satisfied during His cruxifixction.

In this trial, Christ kept His faith in the Will of God... knowing that He was going to go through tremendous pain and persecution. But, in the end, God vindicated His Son...

After His resurrection:

The Great Commission


16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted.
18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

God vindicated His Son by giving all authority............. wow. He received a blessing, for what He went through... no different when we take our kids to the doctors- I certainly have given a prize for what they went through.

So, Christ paid the asking price... WE DON'T HAVE TOO! Thank God for that. I don't have to wail my legs to pay for the way I am treated by others... I can bask in the peace that covers me and let go of everything.

Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Thats who God is and how He love me and you... spend some time with Him. Learn to hear His voice... because He 'IS' reaching out to you. Build in the personal relationship with Him- nobody likes to be ignored.