For we have not a Chief Priest not able to sympathize with our infirmities, but One who has been tried in all respects like us, apart from sin
To The Hebrews 4: 15, Concordant New Testament
Not long ago a friend sent me the link to a story of a self professed Christian only fans model internet influencer. It seems that internet sensation Sophie Rain has caused quite a stir among Christian circles by proudly proclaiming that "God put me here for a reason." Now, let's set the stage for this story shall we. Sophie Rain is a internet lingerie model who claims that her profession has been allowed by the Father. Now, I could be on board with her statement, if that was as far as it went. For I believe that God, being all in all, is ultimately responsible for everything which we will ever experience in our lives. So, for Miss Rain to boldly claim that God put her in her position for a reason is a true statement. However, many traditional mainstream church believers don't see it that way. They look upon Sophie Rain as living a life in sin. These same believers who claim to understand why Jesus forgave the woman caught in adultery in the same breath condemn this internet influencer for her apparent sin. I get it. It sems that sin continues to be a major issue in the minds of many church goers. Despite the fact that, as the apostle Paul proclaims, we shall now consider ourselves "Dead, indeed, to sin" {Paul to the Romans 6:11}. Despite the fact that Christ Jesus has given Himself as a sacrifice for our former life {Paul to the Corinthians(2) 5:21}. Knowing this, what we're left with is why in the world would the Father allow miss Sophie Rain to prosper in her current vocation? If God has put in this position for a reason, what is that reason? Well, I look at her chosen path and ask myself, what is Sophie doing to introduce the Father to the world? How is baring her barely naked body for millions to see helping the Fathers children to know Him? Because, as I believe, this is the desire of the Father. That His children would know him. How is gazing at the body of a self professed Christian internet influencer helping anyone know the Father? THAT is the question which needs to be asked.
Now each one is undergoing trial when he is drawn away and lured by his own desire
James to the Twelve Tribes 1: 14, Concordant New Testament
Using the same logic spoken by Sophie rain, the nude dancers I once indulged in watching were placed in their position by God. Again, I agree with that premise. But why was I drawn to these women? I can think of only one reason, and that was to fulfill my own desires. I admit that. However, in the same way that the Father allowed me to indulge in my own desires, He also called me back unto Himself one night at a strip club. It was in that moment that I realized that this life was no longer for me. That my own desires were not as important as the Fathers desire for me. I see the outrage against this internet sensation as coming from those who are steeped in man made religious beliefs. Obviously, Sophie seems to be a believer from her proclamation that the Lord has put her in her position for a reason. What she needs to focus on now is what that reason is. What is the Fathers desire for His daughter? Again, I believe that the answer to this question lies within the Fathers desire to be known by His creation. Will there be those gliding through the internet who come across Sophies pictures and began to wonder what it is that God intends for their lives? That would be God working His will through His daughter. Perhaps that is the reason why Sophie Rain is in the position that she is, to draw others unto God. One thing is for certain, the Father does not always bring His children unto Him by conventional methods. My own journey professes to that truth.
~Scott~
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