He had been sent to Costco for two bags of shredded cheese which his wife needed for the vegetarian dish she was preparing for dinner. While he was not thrilled about having to run the errand, the fact that he didn’t have to park two miles away from the entrance and a cart was available at the door as he showed his membership card put him in a favorable shopping mood.
What was supposed to be a 30-minute trip turned into a two-hour excursion, much to his wife’s surprise. With animated excitement he showed her the 36 toothbrushes he had bought on sale, the 24” pumpkin pie which was only $9.99 and best of all, the discounted ribeye steak which he promised to grill on Sunday. But when she asked about the bags of cheese, she saw a look of confusion on her husband’s face, which quickly turned to fear and then shame. Her husband had missed the whole point for which he had gone to the grocery store.
It's one thing to forget what you went to the store for, it’s totally different to miss the point of your life on this earth. The great tragedy of history, from God’s perspective, is that far too many people do exactly that. Distracted by all the opportunities of each day, deluded by the intoxicating thought, “I am in control of my life,” so many ignore the God who created them and his purpose for putting them on this earth.
Human life is too serious and complex to explain with the quaint thought, “Everyone just needs to live the way they think is best.” There is a point to each one of our lives. There is a point to history. And it very much has to do with the God who made all things. Sounds heavy. It can come off as negative. The truth is, knowing what we’re here for is the most exciting, liberating message a human being can discover. What’s the point of your life? Join us this Sunday, see how it compares to what God offers.
Sunday Morning Worship – 10:00 am