What are you up to?

Interested in making millions? Becoming famous and adored by the masses? Marrying that gorgeous fella/dame? Well, you're not alone! There are few who don't wish for these things and some even spend their lives either pursuing this fantasy or obsess over the telecasting of those brave enough to sacrifice so much in pursuit of it all (e.g. American Idol, Bachelor).

So, let me pose the question: Does it fix it? That gaping void in your life must be filled when you win the million dollars, marry the hottie or get the record deal or there wouldn't be entire shows devoted to obtaining these goals. I must pose the question: Why then is the rate of drug use and suicide so high among those who've lived the life-style from day one? I'm thinking of Elvis Prestley, Kurt Cobain, Heath Ledger... why is divorce so rampant among rich and famous? I thought all your dreams and desires were fulfilled!

My frustration lies with the blatant rejection of One who not only offers to fill this void, but longs to do so with the sole motive of love. Even when He was on earth He knew that people were going to stare Eternity in the face and spit on Him with a snarl of hatred. Instead of striking us dead like we deserved, He loved us in spite of our hate, in spite of our dull hearts, in spite of our blind eyes. Forgiveness is central to His choice to offer His own flesh as the awesome price for our debt of death. This Offering brought victory and endless joy! So, at the risk of sounding logical, it would only make sense then that to offer our flesh (our lives) in the same way, in love and with humility, that we would see victory in our own lives and even taste a joy that is the stuff of realized dreams.