The Caged Princess

The Caged Princess is a fairy tale meant to give an illustration for the basic teachings of Christian salvation.  A princess (a.k.a fallen man) needs to be rescued from an evil dragon; but, rather like most fairy tales, the princess isn’t just swept off her feet to safety.  Instead she is given the power, tools, and ability to overcome and defeat her enemy by the sacrifice of her prince.  Basically, this is the message of the cross and resurrection of Christ.  God doesn’t just fight for us He strengthens our arms for battle.  The princess transforms from a beaten, worn, hopeless, and helpless victim to a mighty overcomer.  Sometimes we feel helpless against our own personal demons and we need a reminder that it is God who enables us to do more than we could ever hope or imagine.