Keep Your Fork

I've seen this story circulate through e-mail from time to time and have even read it in the occasional newspaper column at times. But it rings true and I wanted to share it along with my thoughts on it with you today.

Keep Your Fork is the story of a terminally ill woman who, through a conversation with her pastor and family, was making sure all of her funeral arrangements were set just so. At the end of her instructions, she told them she wanted a fork to be placed in her right hand. When asked about it, she explained that in all of her years of parties and church events someone would always lean over and remind her to keep her fork as the dinner dishes were being cleared...because the best part was still to come. She wanted the fork to cause those passing by her body to ask about and be reminded that the best still lies ahead.

Now, my favorite part of any meal is dessert so I strongly relate to this story and, in fact, remember very fondly anytime a grown-up would tell me to keep my fork...I knew something extremely yummy was headed my way!

God has a way of telling us that as well...that we should keep our fork. He told Abraham to keep his fork because he was going to make a great and lasting nation out of his descendants, and he did. John the Baptist told everyone that, while what he was doing for them was worthwhile, someone far greater would be coming, and then there was Jesus. Jesus told his followers that He would be coming again, and He will.

If you don't believe, I encourage you to seek to learn more about God, and about who Jesus is and what has been done on your behalf. If you do believe, then remember to keep your fork...He has very great things in store for you!