The Great Divorce

The other day I read the book, "The Great Divorce" by C.S. Lewis which depicts the separation of heaven and hell. The book is an easy read, and I read it pretty much in one sitting (it's not that long...) but I was amazed. I haven't really read much Lewis (surprisingly) but I was amazed at the simplicity of his writing, but within that simplicity the deepness (for lack of a better word) of that writing.

The basic plot of the book is some people from hell go on an excursion to heaven, and are given the opportunity to stay if they repent for their past. I don't really believe that God will give us yet another chance after we have died, however it is an interesting concept. Throughout the book the main character overhears various conversations between the angels and the people from hell. Every person from hell can not give up their past/present to come to see the full love of God, and kind of makes the people from hell seem very human. Human in the sense of us, people here on earth, trying to serve God with all that we have, but constantly failing. However, Lewis says in this book if we love God and are prepared to put Him first in our lives then we will fully see His glory when we are in heaven.

This book really reminded me of God's amazing love, which was kind of ironic because this week I am getting my tattoo on my forearm that says "Astonishing Love" and the reason for getting those words is that it is a constant reminder of God's surprising, amazing, spectacular love for us. Every time we think that we are despicable human beings that don't deserve the love of anyone, God always shines through and says to us, "you are mine, and I love you" which I think is pretty awesome....I'll talk more of the tattoo when it is done and I can put up some pictures or something...stay tuned...