What is your favorite movie of ALL TIME???
I love a good movie. I love characters with depth, soul and smart, realistic dialogue. I love the predictable moments that make me feel smart, and the unpredictable ones that catch me by surprise. I love when I relate to the story line or situation so much that emotions come like floods, or when uncontrollable laughter ensues because "it's just so true!" I know I love a movie when I could watch it over and over and it never gets old. I know I love a movie when I never want to watch it again, because I never want it to change in my mind, or become too critical of it the second time around.
In Bible study today, we compared life to a story that has a beginning (John 1:1) and a plot with twists and turns (usually some sort of a rescue is involved..Col.1:13,14) and an ending (we likely prefer the happy ones! -Ecc. 3:11). God is the storyteller, producer, and director. We each have a role in His kingdom story. Each year one chapter ends, and another begins. We can pretty much predict that some of the characters and the setting will stay the same, maybe even the story line itself and yet in the drama of life....nothing is certain. Only God has the script. Only He knows the end from the beginning. He is the only certain thing we can count on....Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. (Heb. 13:8)
So, are we fulfilling the role God has called us to? Will we have that happy ending we all hope for? Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman" said, "I want the fairytale!" and don't we all?! Someday our Prince WILL come. Will we be ready?
This was the end of Paul's letters. (2nd Timothy 4:1-8) He saw the story of his life flashing before his eyes and he knew his role was complete. He gave Timothy words to live on because he knew there was a "to be continued...". And so the story goes on... happily ever after IS coming for those who choose life. (Deut. 30:19 & John 5:40)
My favorite movie is "Life is Beautiful"....and it is, isn't it?
