There was a land not far away or long ago that the King proclaimed that his servants were not bound to rules or servitude, but through their own free allegiance would bind them to the Kingdom.

The King would need to attend to other matters, so the Kingdom was given a new Prince of Peace and through him Life and Love were granted and provided for many and the number of those who would respond to his call was of many multitudes, but the Prince of Peace had to depart.

Another prince who took over the land in the Master’s absence was ruthless and unforgiving if his servants wouldn’t obey his bid. Time passed day unto night.  Darkness fell upon the land. The prince of this darkened Kingdom promised everyone their desire if they would pledge their life to him. The King was still in command, but the dark force of oppression spread while he was away and tended to other matters.

The Prince of Peace who had died miraculously returned and found his servants bidding the desire of the other prince and he became despondent. He called out, “Do none of my faithful servants still do my bidding or have they relinquished their alliance and chose the prince who has given them plenty, but cloaked them in darkness?”

I know how I’d answer, how about you?

Blessed is the Son, Glory be to the Father, Jim+