Anakin Skywalker’s story arc contains one of the most stunning and painful falls from grace in cinematic history… from a noble and heroic Jedi Knight who performed countless acts of selfless bravery to transforming into the very face of evil he had been chosen to destroy in the galaxy. If we were able to watch the Clone Wars series without knowing he would eventually become Darth Vader, it would be unthinkable to believe that he would betray the entire Jedi order and dual his best friend Obi-Wan to the death. But even though Anakin made a horrific series of choices that made him the villain of the story, there was still a redemptive path available to him… and while his return to the light didn’t undo all of the pain he had caused, he was still the one who was chosen to take the Empire down.

We are all one selfish decision in life away from becoming the villain in someone else’s story as well as our own, but there’s still a full redemptive arc back to the Father available to even a fallen Jedi turned Sith. Before we judge someone else’s past too harshly, let’s remember that every one of us are only standing because of the unearned grace we’ve received from Christ… and it is that same amazing grace that He extends to even the darkest of hearts, bringing them back into the light so they can finish their story.

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. 1 Timothy 1:15-16

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1-2

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