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“The Easter story is nothing but a myth,” James’ college science teacher announced to his class a few days before Easter break. “Jesus not only didn’t rise from the grave,” he continued, “but there’s no God in heaven who would allow his son to be crucified in the first place.” “Sir, I believe in God,” James protested. “And I believe in the resurrection!” “James, you can believe what you wish to, of course,” the teacher replied. “However, the real world excludes the possibility of miraculous events such as the resurrection. The resurrection is a scientific impossibility. No one who believes in miracles can also respect science.” “God isn’t limited by science,” James responded. “He created science!” Engaged by James’ outspoken faith, the teacher proposed a scientific experiment. Reaching into his refrigerator, he produced a raw egg and held it up. “I’m going to drop this egg on the floor,” he stated. “Gravity will pull it toward the floor with such force that the egg will most certainly break.” Fixing James with a look of challenge, he concluded his proposal. “Now James, I want you to pray a prayer right now and ask your God to keep this egg from breaking when it hits the floor. If he can do that, then you’ll have proven your point, and I’ll have to admit that there’s a God.” After pondering the challenge for a moment, James slowly stood to pray. “Dear Heavenly Father,” he began. “I pray that when my teacher drops the egg…it will break into a hundred pieces! And also, Lord, I pray that when the egg does break, my teacher will have a heart attack and die! Amen.” After a unison gasp, the stunned class sat in silent expectation. For a moment the teacher did nothing. At last he looked at James and then at the egg. Without a word he carefully put the egg back in the refrigerator. “Class dismissed,” the teacher said and sat down to clear his desk. Life without Christ is a much greater risk and much less fun than standing up for ones faith. Standing up for Christ is ALWAYS worth the risk! Rejoice Christ is Risen! Steven Emery-Wright Why not check out Easter Evidence in the archives for some of the facts about the Easter Story... |