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We have known great joys together

“We have known great joys together. If Aslan gave me my choice I would choose no other life than the life I have had and no other death than the one we go to.”
(From The Last Battle, The Chronicles of Narnia, CS Lewis)

The commonality of great books and inspiring quotes is that they speak to us in ways that both our mind and our heart recognize as having lasting and essential value. They cut through the distractions and frivolity of life and lead us into the presence of eternal truths. Like the life saving beacon of a lighthouse, they guide us through rough waters to the safe harbor God intends for us. They remind us our purpose is not to drift aimlessly through life, but to be guided by a secure and firm hope of living well and finding satisfaction in our journey’s end. Like the CS Lewis quote above, they keep us focused on living life honorably and without need for regret, because we have known great joys together. In this quote, the word ‘together’ refers to the Christ-character of Aslan. In our life, it is the joy of sharing in the joy of Christ himself; the same Christ who freely offers to live in the hearts and lives of his followers.

I hope you will take time today to celebrate the joys of living well, with God and with others, so that we may one day die well too and enter a new prosperous life that lasts forever. How else will your light shine in the world?

“You make known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
Psalm 16:11