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greatness, we must wait until we are married. God's Word is clear and unwavering on this subject.
1 Thesolonians 4:3-5, Hebrews 13:14.
After God created the Tree of Life, He told Adam and Eve to stay away from it because He had a greater purpose for it. It wasn't time for them to experience this wonderful gift, but because of their selfishness, they decided to step outside of His will, so they took just "one bite". They may have thought they wouldn't suffer any consequences since they only took "one bite," but even so, they went against God and His will and plan for the Tree of Life. Since God has a specific design for sex, it is His will for everyone to honor that plan and what He has put into place for each of us. We can't involve ourselves in "one bite" of fornication and assume that we will not want or expect more or assume that we won't suffer consequences.
Like Snow White, we are all princesses. We are all a part of a royal family because our Father is the King. He bought us with a price, and we are worth it all to Him. But so very often, we place our worth in the hands of the world. We lower ourselves to the standards of this world, therefore entering into a life of sin.
"Mirror Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?" At some point in our lives, we have likely all had this mindset. Many of us get caught up in playing competitive games. The phrase "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," is a worldy term that often misleads people into getting wrapped up in focusing on physical beauty. We find ourselves searching for self worth. We often begin to compromise ourselves, our beliefs, and our promises. Our eyes are closed as we take "one bite" into this trap, but then suddenly our eyes begin to open. We begin to see the ugliness of something that once looked so beautiful.
As Snow White patiently waited for her prince, in confidence she sang, "Some day my prince will come; We'll be happy forever I know." But what happened next? Snow White was deceived into thinking she was doing something good, but when she bit into the apple, she was poisoned until "true love's kiss" would find her. She went into a deep sleep, far away from where she wanted to be, and she was separated from the beautiful life she once lived. The Queen did not anticipate that Snow White had a true love somewhere out there, waiting for her, to give her true love's kiss.
When Adam and Eve partook of the apple, did God reject them? No, He did not. Were they punished for their sin? Yes, of course they were, but in Genesis 3:21, it says God clothed them. He hid their shame. He did so because of His unconditional love for them.
In the story of "Snow White," the prince's love for Snow White was much like God's love for His children; unconditional. We all fall, we all mess up. We make choices and do things that God tells us not to, but He never forsakes us, because He loves us. When we take "one bite" of the wrong thing, it may seem like we fall asleep and all hope is gone, but we have a loving, and forgiving God who is always there for us. Does he accept our sin? NO. But he accepts our sincere repentence and restores us. His true love is everlasting and never failing.
God calls us to walk in purity in all areas of our life. Do not creep into impure things. Don't touch them, or take even "one small bite." God wants each of us to fully enjoy the wonderful gifts He has created for us, in His time, not our own. Let's not look to the standards of the world. Let's not place our worth in the hands of sin. Let's not find beauty in the eyes of society, but let's remember that, "Beauty is in the eye of the Creator." God has placed His worth in us. As His daughers, as His princessess, we deserve to be treated with the utmost repect. But in order to receive the respect of others, we must first repect ourselves. We should clothe ourselves in modesty, purity, and righteousness, inside and out.
In the fairytale, the evil Queen was defeated. In the end of our time here on earth, the devil will be defeated. Don't trade your life for temporary pleasures. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and walk in all He that has for you in your life. God has created you in a special and beautiful way. Wait for what you deserve. Wait for His timing and it will be even more beautiful than you could ever imagine. Rest in the arms of the King. He will not fail you. Snow White's prince waited for her, and her friends, the dwarfs rejoiced. One day your prince, Jesus, will come for you, and the heavens will rejoice for you. But until then, take this time and fall completely in love with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
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"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love." John 15:9