We lived in a world which was all we would know. Where our loved ones would endure suffering and hardship, along with the joys, and one by one would eventually be torn from us. That world still exists for many. But for others...
A tiny spark lit up the darkness one night! A tiny babe, born to be a comfort and way of hope to those who had none. He was a gift to all he touched - there was life and healing in his hands, and deep love and purpose in his eyes. And with single-mindedness, he led the way through the grave, and out the other side!!! He opened it up!!! For you and me and whoever would choose to follow him!!!
There is only one way through - noone else has ever dominated death that way!! So I guess my point is this. You can choose that this life, and what is offered, is all that you will have. That is your choice - and it's a right he will not take from you. Or you can see the hope beyond the grave that he has opened up for you - and follow him through!! To something magnificent!! Beyond what we can imagine!! With no sickness, or pain, or death!!! No evil!!! Anywhere!!! What a life that will be!!
And if you think it's all just a preposterous story - a fairytale people need to lift them up - search a little deeper. There have been many experienced and wise ones among us, searching to disprove who he was, or the stories about him, who have, in the end, been won over, to the most wonderful story of all time.
(search for Lee Strobel - investigative journalist who sought to disprove the premise of Christianity)
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