22 March 2009
Happy Ending
March/22/09
It was Butch’s tenth birthday and all he had talked about was getting a puppy as his gift. He had picked out a name and every night would tell his family what he and his dog “Ruff” were going to do come summertime. Butch’s parents decided they could not dash the boy’s dream and visited the local pet shop. There were all kinds of pets to choose from, but as Butch sat on the floor surrounded by all types of puppies, he reached out and snatched up a pup that was jumping all around and wagging his tail furiously, but was the ugliest little mutt that has ever puddled on the carpet. His parents tried to persuade the boy to pick a different pup, but Butch had his mind made up; this little ugly mass of fur was going to be his “Ruff.” They asked, “Why would you pick him when there are so many cute little dogs here?” They were not expecting the answer Butch gave, “I want the one with the happy ending.” (If you didn’t get it – because of the wagging tail.)
The faithful follower of Jesus has a “happy ending” waiting for us. We know that because of Jesus being raised from the dead, God will raise us at His proper time. This we know because He has told us that He will. So many wonder what it will be like – what new body will we have? Super, because it will be like Jesus. Having that happy ending makes me have a “happy ending” today too (if I had one to wag); how about you?
The faithful follower of Jesus has a “happy ending” waiting for us. We know that because of Jesus being raised from the dead, God will raise us at His proper time. This we know because He has told us that He will. So many wonder what it will be like – what new body will we have? Super, because it will be like Jesus. Having that happy ending makes me have a “happy ending” today too (if I had one to wag); how about you?