In 1959, Charleston Heston starred in a movie that is considered
one of the greatest movies of all time. Ben Hur is a Biblical epic. It is known for its climatic chariot
race where Heston, who played the hero of the film, was intent on destroying his hated
enemy.
The director used five weeks of filming for just that one race scene. They used 15,000 extras and 18 chariots. In the spirit of authenticity, Heston spent weeks learning to drive the chariot but he was still worried about the race. Heston told the stunt coordinator “I can drive the chariot, but I’m not sure I can win.”
The Stunt director smiled and said “Chuck, you just make sure you stay in the chariot. I’ll make sure you win the race.”
Now think about that: Heston was GOING to win that race. It was in the script. There was no way he was going to lose. And yet, for weeks Heston fretted over whether or not he could win the race. Why would he do that? He did that because he forgot that the outcome didn’t depend on him - it depended on the director of the movie. If the director decided Heston was going to win the race, he was going to win the race. (Jeff Strite, Doing without God)
Let's fast forward YOUR story. God tells us, if you are in Christ, you are going to win (Ephesians 2:1-6). It really is that simple. It's in the script. There's no way to lose. God is actively involved in your life.
But, what about those outside of him? That's pretty simple as well. Jesus himself says, "“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6) Without him, you are lost. Ephesians 2:12 reminds us "that you were at that time (when you were outside of him) separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world."
If you want to win the race, there is only one way to do it. Allow Jesus Christ into your life to be your Lord and Savior. I would love to talk to you more about making that happen.
