The Tomb Of Agnes

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

In 1403, Agnes de Rocher the daughter of a rich Paris merchant, decided to spend the rest of her life inside a little cell for what she thought was the glory of God. In October of that year she entered her small cell, only a few square feet in area. Masons then filled up the entrance leaving only a small hole through which Agnes could receive food. She was eighteen when she went in, and remained inside the darkness until she died at 98. There are many ways to build living tombs. You can build a living tomb out of anger, bitterness, self-pity, pride, vanity, self-righteousness, hopelessness and despair. Right now you may be dwelling inside the darkness of a living tomb. But God has not called you to spend your days inside the darkness. He calls you out - just as He called Lazarus. His word to you is, "Come out of that dark place. Break the walls down. I came that you might have life and have it more abundantly and not so you would spend your days inside the walls of a living tomb." rn

From Message #628 - How To Ruin A Funeral