I went and saw a movie yesterday. I had some preconceived notions about the content and profession of Christian faith in it. They didn't make a big deal about the miraculous survival, or unwavering hope of the main character. See, this was a true story. We KNOW it was a miracle that a little girl who lost an arm and 60% of her blood survived after being viciously attacked by a huge shark. We KNOW how when she thought her life's passion had been taken from her, she turned to serving God in the mission field.
Those things alone did not make it a great movie.
There were several great actors in it. Most of them are into Scientology or something. One made a comment about the "spiritual" nature of making the movie. The rest as far as I know, were just acting. The screenplay, cinematography, the "wet scenes", the CGI, the cameos by many famous (even legendary) surf-people & North Shore locals; All great. Fabulous work by the cast and crew. Really "took me there" to the time and place
Made it a quality product, but, Nah, that's not it.
Here's what did it: The Holy Spirit.
Throughout the movie, there were silent prayers. A look skyward. A single word uttered; "Please". It was the fear every parent has; (losing a child). Every one's nightmare; Watching their friend die. Dr's and coach's guilt; Could I have done more?
All were answered. Every single want fulfilled, every need met, every prayer answered. IN A MOVIE RIGHT? Remember: This is a TRUE story. How's that possible? And, wouldn't it be boring it it always came out that way?
In the Bible, Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28 give us some insight into the very nature of our God and Savior. I don't often take individual scriptures out of context and put them up on a soapbox, but these in particular stand on there own merit in ANY situation. But especially in bad times.
Now. How do I prove the Holy Spirit is at work in the movie theaters?
Read the reviews from non-believers. I thought for sure there would be a rash of Bible-bashers trashing this like they did "The Passion of the Christ" (which was far better produced movie). The theaters could make more on Kleenex than popcorn. No one with a soul left in them isn't touched near their heart by this movie.
I'm not "into" surfing, sports-success stories, nor Gurl-power movies. Why would I tell you to see it, or that it was good? Because the Holy spirit made Hollywood tell the story of a teenage girls tragic (truly tragic, not emo-tragic) life, and return to her first passion. All the while, praying and spouting off about Jesus. Does this even sound like a successful movie to you?
This is not a movie review. It is a commentary on the activities of the Holy Spirit.
I give it a "Thumbs Up"
Those things alone did not make it a great movie.
There were several great actors in it. Most of them are into Scientology or something. One made a comment about the "spiritual" nature of making the movie. The rest as far as I know, were just acting. The screenplay, cinematography, the "wet scenes", the CGI, the cameos by many famous (even legendary) surf-people & North Shore locals; All great. Fabulous work by the cast and crew. Really "took me there" to the time and place
Made it a quality product, but, Nah, that's not it.
Here's what did it: The Holy Spirit.
Throughout the movie, there were silent prayers. A look skyward. A single word uttered; "Please". It was the fear every parent has; (losing a child). Every one's nightmare; Watching their friend die. Dr's and coach's guilt; Could I have done more?
All were answered. Every single want fulfilled, every need met, every prayer answered. IN A MOVIE RIGHT? Remember: This is a TRUE story. How's that possible? And, wouldn't it be boring it it always came out that way?
In the Bible, Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28 give us some insight into the very nature of our God and Savior. I don't often take individual scriptures out of context and put them up on a soapbox, but these in particular stand on there own merit in ANY situation. But especially in bad times.
Now. How do I prove the Holy Spirit is at work in the movie theaters?
Read the reviews from non-believers. I thought for sure there would be a rash of Bible-bashers trashing this like they did "The Passion of the Christ" (which was far better produced movie). The theaters could make more on Kleenex than popcorn. No one with a soul left in them isn't touched near their heart by this movie.
I'm not "into" surfing, sports-success stories, nor Gurl-power movies. Why would I tell you to see it, or that it was good? Because the Holy spirit made Hollywood tell the story of a teenage girls tragic (truly tragic, not emo-tragic) life, and return to her first passion. All the while, praying and spouting off about Jesus. Does this even sound like a successful movie to you?
This is not a movie review. It is a commentary on the activities of the Holy Spirit.
I give it a "Thumbs Up"
