The Sonic gaming franchise has existed in two distinctly different gameplay styles over the years… his classic 2D side-scrolling adventures that made him Sega’s most popular mascot, and his more recent 3D titles that brought Sonic into open-world environments to explore. But having two different versions of Sonic was a problem for the gaming audience, as some preferred for him to remain in 2D doing what he does best, while others insisted he needed to grow and embrace the future. So Sega gave both fans what they wanted in Sonic Generations… the original Sonic we all know and love coexisting simultaneously with the 3D Sonic he was becoming, present and future operating together and unified in purpose.

As followers of Christ, we are called to have our feet planted firmly in the present doing His work here on earth while simultaneously keeping our eyes fixed on the future and our eternal home with the Lord. While it is perfectly all right for us to look forward to the day He calls us home, as long as we still have breath in our lungs we still have a commission to fulfill down here that isn’t finished yet. Let’s avoid the temptation to be so heavenly minded that we are no earthly good… every day we’re given contains a mission and a purpose for a generation that’s counting on us. And the clock is ticking, so we gotta go fast 🙂

For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith. Philippians 1:21-25

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