Star of a Great Story

This week's Men of Integrity devotionals had a great story about a film executive named Micheal Flaherty. Driven by the Columbine tragedy of 1999 where the killers were drawn to dark movies, he and his old college roommate got together and founded Walden Media. Their hope was to provide teachers, parents and pastors with resources to teach children positive, Biblical values. In an industry driven by sex, violence and disturbing imagery, their company has produced great films such as The Chronicles of Narnia and Amazing Grace. "We're after great stories," said Flaherty, "and a key element of a great story is faith."

Flaherty is absolutely right---Faith is a great story. There are some of us who may have overcome drug or alcohol addiction or abuse and neglect that would make a great movie. Yet some of us may have accepted Christ in Sunday School as a child and have a story of lifelong faithfulness and resisting destructive choices all around them. It should be no surprise that Luke 15:10 tells us, "In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

Regardless of how you've come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, one thing is certain---It is a great story and you are the star--thanks to God's everlasting mercy and grace. And great stories need to be told.