A couple of days ago, Stan was sharing with me why he thinks we all love Disney World. As I considered what he said, I realized that he had some good points.
All of us, believer and unbeliever alike, were created in the image of God, and, like Adam and Eve, were made to be holy and happy. Because of that, we are all looking to heaven for our ultimate fulfillment. In some ways, Disney World is like heaven. Like all analogies, this one breaks down, but there are similarities to consider.
Disney World is all about happiness, worldly happiness to be sure, but happiness is the goal all the same. The Disney Resort is all about filling your every need and desire. There are a variety of parks, rides, food venues, and recreation options so that everyone will find something to please them. Disney is about no more sorrow, pain or tears. Of course, we have all seen crying kids and exasperated parents there, but what can you expect, we are all sinners after all. Disney properties are beautiful, reminiscent of the Garden, flowers bloom, grass is trimmed and trees even grow in the shape of animals and people.
Disney is not heaven by any means. Not even close, but I see his point. Here on Earth in this life, we are all looking for something more. Instinctively, we realize we were made for more than this. Our souls long for the shalom of heaven. Even though Disney World isn't heaven, I am happy enough to spend some of my time on Earth there, enjoying what it is until I can have the real thing.
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