The Presbyterian pastor at today's Memphis Botanic Garden's sunrise service told the story of two men who lived a lesser story.
One man gave himself to a zealous story of athletic pursuit, naming his daughter Crimson Tide and poisoning the iconic oak trees at Auburn University, a rival university. The pursuit of his story ended in capture. His destiny was prison.
In 2008, another man gave himself to the pursuit of money only to lose it in the plummeting stock market. The pursuit of his story ended in death. Broken down emotionally and financially, he shot his wife, three sons and mother-in-law. His destiny was suicide.
Then there is the great story. HIS story. The Bible story. A life not jaded by sin. A life freely given on behalf of all sinful men. Jesus Christ died for all; that we who live, may not now live to self, but live for Him and should make Christ, the end of our living and actions----for He died and rose again on our behalf. (2 Corinthians 5:14-15) His destiny---an on-going heavenly destiny, eternity.
Resurrection. The Easter reminder that there is no end to His story.
The timely dogwood blossoms continue to remind us of HIS story.
Resurrection. The Easter reminder that there is no end to His story.
Jesus's story fulfilled his earthly destiny for our sake.
That's the des-TEA-ny cuppa I want---an eterni-TEA filled with Him.
