I finished watching the HBO mini-series John Adams last week. The final episode was perhaps the best thing I have ever watched on television. John Adams was, of course, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and the second President. He died fittingly on July 4, 1826, at age 90.
One scene showed Adams walking with his grandson and reminiscing about his life. He was looking at a wildflower and taking great pleasure in it. Looking at his grandson, he said that if he had it to do all over again, he would rejoice more, much more. Sage advice from a wise man.
Adams' advice echoes Philippians 4:4, " Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"
The trailing verse is normally left out, but it is worthy of mention, "Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near." After a tumultuous life, I think Adams sensed this. In tumultuous times such as our own, we would do well to heed this advice too, especially during Holy Week. He is near. Rejoice! I will say it again: Rejoice! For He has overcome the world. John 16:33.
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