Christ, Free Will and the War of the Wolves
Without the Blood, there is nothing of value. Gather all the world's stockpiles of gold, silver, monies, cars, mansions, yachts, jets, etc... and they will PALE in comparison to the treasure Christ purchased for us through His shed Blood on the Cross. This is how much God loves us. This is why it's crucial to not solely focus on the earthly things. Sure we can enjoy them, but there's so much more to the story. It is the Kingdome to Come where our true citizenship is; the Glory that's yet to be. This is why someone with "nothing at all" can be so much richer than someone "on the top of the pyramid" so to speak. God only sees us for our internal possessions: "Where one's heart is, that's where their treasure is also." The best part is that we get to be VICTORS rather than victims. Christ has already won the victory for us. It's now our job to "hold the fort", if you will, as the forces of darkness try to infiltrate all f...