GET REAL!

John 17:1-5
1 After Jesus said this, He looked toward heaven and prayed: 2 "Father, the time has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You. For You granted Him authority over all people that He might give eternal life to all those You have given Him. 3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. 4 I have brought You glory on earth by completing the work You gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world began.

Survivor, Fear Factor, The Amazing Race, American Idol, The Apprentice. The list of reality television series goes on and on. These series try to satisfy the appetite of viewers who long to watch and enjoy some real-life characters experiencing adventure and drama. Reality TV has gone to great lengths to bring out actual, unfeigned elements that viewers look for. Without a doubt, there is something very different in reality TV as compared to conventional game shows or competitions.

The truth of the matter is that we yearn for reality in our lives. We don't want to live in a world of fantasy and imagination all the time. We don't want to remain in an environment of make-believe, pretense, or hypocrisy.

This is where the good news comes in. We can experience reality--in Jesus--because we have a true and living God! The reality of Jesus' love and presence not only satisfies our ultimate longings but also transforms our lives.

Jesus' prayer in John 17 tells us that eternal life is all about knowing and experiencing the one true God. As followers of Jesus, we can enjoy the reality of God when we place our trust in Him, develop our personal relationship with Him, and walk in fellowship and obedience to Him.

It's through this authentic way of living that we can find purpose, joy, and abundance of life. Such real life is, in fact, much more exciting than all the drama and thrill that reality TV could ever offer. So, what are you waiting for? Get real--with God! --Timothy Chew, Malaysia

Written by a fellow Soul Journey reader

DESTINATION POINTS

* Have I ever thought of participating in a reality show? Why?
* What can I do to experience the reality of God in my life?

LINKS:
God Our Father
http://www.discoveryseries.org/q0108

bottom line: Reality is authentic living in Jesus.

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