I Am ... It

We spend the better part of our life trying to get it. It would be nice if there was one clear "it", that we could set our sights on and pursue until we get it, but there are lots of things out there trying to convince you that they are it, and they're not. That is a lot of what this movie, City Slickers, is about, finding that one thing that makes life worth it, that one thing life is all about. Unfortunately, the movie sends you to the wrong answer also. It tells us that "YOU", you are it. The sun, the moon, the stars, the sky, the birds, animals, trees, flowers and 6 billion people - and I am it. Life is all about me. That doesn't even make sense. Is the secret to life 6 billion people walking around thinking, it is all about me? And then we die. A lot of people live by that philosophy, but the answer to life should also answer the big questions of life: Where did I come from? Where am I going? Why am I here? Why is there evil? Is there justice? Whatever it is, it should answer these questions. The secret to life being me does not answer those questions. This (point to self) is not it. Is there an it? Is there one clear "it" we can set our sights on? You know I believe there is and you know where or rather who I am going to. Turn with me this morning to John 11:23-26.