1 John 2:18-25

1 John 2:18-25 
English Standard Version (ESV)

 What's great about a good movie is that you know generally how it will end, but not specifically, and those movies always have drama along the journey -- evil faces off against good, and at times it feels like evil might triumph, but good finds a way to press forward, to hope in the face of despair, and good eventually triumphs.  It's the story of Star Wars, the story of The Lord of the Rings, and all of our great stories -- they have flawed heroes and dark times, but good triumphs in the end.
  These stories captivate us because they are our story.  They speak to the truest story that is told in the depths of our souls, the story of God's triumph over evil, the victory of hope over despair, the dancing in the times of weeping.  Easter week is a time to remember how dark some of the days were, but ultimately a joyous celebration of God's power over darkness.
  So let this story abide in you -- as the truth burrows its way into us, we are drawn closer to God, and we come closer to realizing the promise that we are given in God -- eternal life!