Jesus and Atlas

In my sermon this past weekend on 'Deep Rest,' -- many persons commented on the story, first penned by Bruce Larson, contrasting, the statues of Jesus and Atlas found at the heart of New York City. Find that excerpt, from my message, below. The photos used in the sermon are found above.

"Once, Bruce Lawson tried to help a New York executive, with his control needs. And so they walked to the large statue of Atlas that stands in front of Rockefeller Center in Manhattan. As you might guess, Atlas is straining and struggling to carry the world on his shoulders. But then, Larson took the executive across the street to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. And there, behind the high altar, they found a statue of the boy Jesus -- also carrying the world, represented by a small orb in his hand. But unlike Atlas, Jesus is not straining or struggling; He’s radiating peace. And then it dawned on the executive: he had a choice -- continue to carry the world and struggle like Atlas – or – give control of the world -- including his world – to God – and know peace like Jesus." (Bruce Larson, in Believe and Belong).