Having snared everyone's attention, the PepsiCo Inc. Callers jammed its headquarters in Southern California with anxious queries, with the news media stampeding close behind. Taco Bell seemed quite pleased by what came next.
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The only hint that the ad wasn't all it was cracked up to be was the date it appeared - April 1. It was, the company said, "an effort to help the national debt." announced in full-page ads in The Washington Post and four other newspapers yesterday that it had purchased the historic symbol of American freedom and was renaming it the "Taco Liberty Bell." The chain even gave a seemingly high-minded reason for the purchase.
Without the barest suggestion that its tongue was planted in cheek, Taco Bell Corp. But it sure seemed that way yesterday to thousands of people, who flooded phone lines in a sometimes panicky, often angry response to a giant corporate prank. As it is written: ‘He catches the wise in their craftiness’ and again, ‘The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.’ So then, no more boasting about men!” (1 Cor 3:18-21)įrom all of us at Heartbeat International we wish you the wisdom of God and the joy of a Happy Easter.No, a fast-food chain is not buying the Liberty Bell. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a ‘fool’ so that he may become wise. Until that times comes, when I find myself troubled by the “wisdom of this world” I comfort myself with this scripture. I do have hope that a time of revival is coming, a time when people will awaken from their stupor and follow God with their whole hearts loving what He loves and hating what He hates. The enemy thought himself wise and rejoiced for three days when Christ died and was buried.īUT then…Christ arose and won the victory. Christ willingly chose to look like a fool when he gave His life for ours. After all, the ultimate April Fool’s hoax was really played on the enemy of our souls. It seems fitting to me that this year April Fool’s Day falls just before Good Friday. He was mocked, condemned, tortured, and hated for serving, healing, teaching, saving and loving others. Shouldn’t they have seen the writing on the wall? Judas certainly seemed to think so.
The disciples must have looked like fools to the Romans – and even many Jews – when the Chief Priests and others were clearly turning against Jesus. If holding to my convictions regarding the value of the unborn means being counted a fool by the world’s standards, I am more than okay with that and you should be too. We currently find ourselves living in a world where “wisdom” from institutions we once held in esteem like the AMA, Universities, Government and even churches now tell us that we who hold to our ancient biblical values and Christian faith are foolish. The war on the value of human life wages as the cultural pressure increases to compromise, comply, and embrace a progressive view which completely goes against the biblical truth, that every person is made in the image of God and holds precious value at each stage of life. Some may feel uneasy about April Fool’s Day having such a close connection with our precious Holy Days and joyful Easter celebration, but I am at peace as I see a deeper perhaps even prophetic connection. This year April Fool’s Day falls on Thursday of Holy Week. Some quickly realized the silliness while others were downright offended until they made the April Fools’ Day connection. I remember back in 1996 when Taco Bell fooled people with the announcement of purchasing the Liberty Bell and renaming it the Taco Bell. Even famous personalities and businesses have been known to create outrageous April Fools' hoaxes. Tradition includes playing pranks and practical jokes on friends, family, co-workers and others. The exact history of April Fools’ Day is a mystery. Vice President of Ministry Services, Heartbeat International
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