Cages

Man seems most adept when building His cages – the farmer, his barns, the banker, his vaults, the priest, his coop of verses... Christ offers all freedom of the Cross~ but few will disrobe come out and be pierced – Convinced cleansing by the blood of another – such Truth a physical cage – the politician forging bars of steel~ Satan will take due at his grave.

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Valsa George

Date: 2/18/2023 9:18:00 PM

"the farmer, his barns, the banker, his vaults, the priest, his coop of verses"...These are all cages we build and lock ourselves in. They may seem comfortable, but definitely they restrict our freedom. Christ is the only one who gives us absolute freedom. But his cross may not appeal to us and so we refuse to come out of our cages and turn our back to real freedom. Profound thoughts Joe...

Joe Maverick

Date: 12/27/2022 7:35:00 AM

I've almost got 'cage rage' reading this Joe.' Breaking good, if many could? Well rattle the Bars.' As a start..' Yet then the (thought police) They are around; you know.. And not aware of Their often unpaid role.' But then that would Negate the stealing of their souls..Sad but its True how its designed to blind and control, if You are good they may deign to tell you you are Really free' the cages being only temporary, as Lomg as you follow that flesh into a fully led reality.'

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/27/2022 8:27:00 AM

Hi Joe; if there is to be change, it will have to come from within, here in the states -- evil can't be voted out of office anymore. Sad, but true, in my unknowing opinion. As far as thought police go, if one is afraid to shout it to the public over a loud speaker, and feel safe, do not say it. Not over the telephone, email, etc.~ none of these things are secure. Even in one's home you need a sound proof room. Paranoid? I've just lived long enough to know truth...as I see it. Just my unwashed opinion. No proof of anything. Disclaimer.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/26/2022 2:33:00 PM

Christ offered His life so we can have our freedom and come out of our cages for good, I pray ever day we don't disappoint Him, good one Joe

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/26/2022 7:05:00 PM

Hi Vie; of course, just my opinion ~ maybe others know better? This is the way my heart sees it. Blessings my friend.

Stephan McBride

Date: 12/26/2022 9:13:00 AM

Amen, we all have cages around us, that protects ones pride, feelings, harbors greed, hatred, sinful nature, confusion of mankind, division, everything learned of this wicked generation to try and fill that void within, seeking to find a crowd of acceptance, only God shall break down these cages and breathe into one the living spirit,to mold one into a Child of God to receive wings to fly out these cages: )and to place one in His hands to never be snatched away

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/26/2022 10:00:00 AM

Beautifully put! Thank you, Stephan. Blessings my friend. We Serve.