We’re all ‘feeling very Olympic today’ to quote that fantastic movie, Cool Runnings. Did you know that the five interlaced Olympic rings represent the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games? The Games strive to create peace and harmony in our world through sport. The games are a great spectacle and do a lot of good – but like every human activity they are riddled with corruption and sin (just ask the Russians).
The only thing that can bring true peace is actually a person – Jesus Christ. What humanity needs isn’t a common cause, or a common stage, but somehow to deal with our common problem of sin. Jesus lived the perfect life and died on the cross to bear our sin in our place. Then he rose from the grave, conquering death and securing peace with God, hope and eternal resurrection life to all who trust in him.
So let’s enjoy the Olympics this month, but let’s enjoy peace with God and life in Jesus Christ for eternity!
Yours in Christ,
Ben
