I went to see the movie "The Bucket List" the other night. It was a very thought provoking movie. Most of you probably know the premise of the movie from the trailers. The idea is that two men who are dying (Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman) decide to make a list they want to do before they "kick the bucket". One of the things on Morgan Freeman's list was to "witness something majestic". It was a very cool list. I was driving early in the morning the other day and the moon was spectacular. It was one of those moons that hangs low and full and shines so brightly that it is hard to remember that it is only a reflection of the sun. It had been a while since I had seen a full moon. I like routine. Those who know me realize what an understatement that is. But there is something wonderful about variation. I need that too. I love the moon when it is full. That is the truth. But it is also true that I would not appreciate it or even notice it if it did not change a little every night. God created the earth and all that is in it for us. Beauty is something that only the human animal can appreciate. I still picture God waking Adam up and sitting with him as he rubbed the sleep out of his eyes and saying," Look at this. I made it all for you". God gives us creation, the moon and the stars and the wonder of the seasons like a lover who opens up the little box to present the diamond ring to his beloved. God also programmed us to need variation in order to really appreciate beauty. The waxing and waning of the moon itself sings of the love of God. So, the other morning what I saw was not just the moon at a particular stage. I saw the exquisite care and love of my creator for me. I experienced the God of the universe opening up a box just for me. The big surprise for me is that God decided to get involved in my bucket list. I didn't even have to go anywhere special. A full moon, the longing for beauty in my soul, and the love of the Father. "Witness something majestic"...check.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
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I went and saw The Bucket List last night. It was a great movie! It made me laugh hysterically and cry gently at the end. It's a movie that reminds you to make the most of your life NOW. It made me want to make my own Bucket List today, even though I'm still young.
"Where there is no vision people will perish." Paul, in Acts 9 was spiritually blind those traveling with him heard the voice of the Lord but saw nothing. When Paul's eyes were opened, his heart had been changed and his eyes were focused on Christ in all his beauty. He was no longer blind changed forever. He reflected Christ in serving him for his entire life in the power of Christ through the mirror of the Word of God.
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