1764) Once upon a time, there were two gardens. The first one had luscious fruits, beautiful trees and colorful flowers. The inhabitants of this garden were complete. They had everything they needed, and yet, in a form of ingratitude, these people disobeyed the one rule they had.

This was the beginning of a separation between them and God and between each other. This is also when grace began in the sacrifice of something perfect in order for righteousness to be credited. Genesis 2-3.

The second garden was beautiful as well. It was a place of solitude and reflection. One evening, there were four men present who wound up fighting different battles.

One experienced anguish many could never survive. His prayers and stress produced droplets of blood that escaped through the sweat glands. The other three fought and lost a battle with sleep, oblivious to the trauma of the one.

This garden was also a part of the Perfect Sacrifice; the one the Lamb of God would make in the coming hours. It, too, is a source of grace that covers anyone who accepts it. Matthew 26:36–56.

Choose to tour these two gardens. Reflect on the seriousness of the ugly and the joy of redemption. Tickets are free because they have already been paid for. It is only when you accept this ticket made of grace, that you can live happily ever after with the creator of these two gardens.