In the movie GLADIATOR directed by Ridley Scott the lead character General Maximus Decimus Meridius played by Russell Crowe wasn't asking for much, all he wanted was a simple life- he wanted to farm, be a father to his son and a loving husband to his dear wife.
He had served his king and nation faithfully leading their troops into many battles and being victorious, loved and well respected.
You would think he had done enough to live the peaceful and simple life he craved but life's complications wouldn't let it be.
Great men are often envied and betrayed.
His story is similar to the character played by Mel Gibson in the move Brave Heart- William Wallace.
Maximus Decimus Meridius and William Wallace both found themselves fighting for freedom despite wanting the easier and less complicated things in life.
All William Wallace wanted was a family of his own and land to farm on.
It wasn't meant to be sadly.
Men of great destinies chosen for greater causes and purposes often find themselves thrust into missions they didn't bargain for.
Their path is a sacrificial one often for the greater good.
Like Joseph of the old testament who was raised up for the economic and and material preservation of God's people and the nations of the known world at that time, he faced betrayal and setbacks in life which were actually setups for him to fulfill his destiny.
Joseph's wisdom was for the benefit of many, a destiny to preserve and free God's nation from drought and famine.
Joseph sought to be free from imprisonment.
William Wallace sought to be free from oppression.
Maximus Decimus wanted to be free to return to his family.
All three men sought and fought for freedom in different ways.
Something is wrong with the individual who doesn't desire to be free in a positive sense.
The desire to be free is an innate human thing, we instinctively know we are not created to be bound and tied down.
Freedom is part of your right and inheritance.
And Jesus Christ paid the highest price for your freedom.
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