I have been reading some books by Francine Rivers lately. They are really good. They are based on characters in the Bible. These stories take the actual word, adds some historical background, and then adds dialog and things to make the story come alive more. Someone said to me that sounded a little dangerous, but I have had no problem at all with anything I have read. I have actually thought they were beautifully written and loved reading them.
Several things have stood out to me. One thing I am quoting here below from the book about Silas. I may be breaking the law or something by quoting without permission, so don't tell on me please. This quote is so very true and sad.
"How many times had I seen the Good News greeted with anger and scorn? Most people don't want to hear the truth, let alone embrace it. To accept Christ's gift means admitting that everything on which we based our lives before has gained us nothing. It means surrendering to a power greater than ourselves. Few want to surrender to anything but their lusts. We cling to our vanity and go on striving to find our own way when there is only one way."
There is only one way and whether we ever admit it or not, our lives are wasted if we do not accept the gift and surrender to Christ. No matter what we ever do here on earth will not matter without the hope Christ gives us.
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