I am THE WORST person to watch TV with. I like to think out loud; and by think I mean comment on the acting, content, and storyline. If I am going to watch TV it has to be a series/movie that will make me laugh or grab my attention with a down-to-earth, realistic story-line. One of my very favorite series over the last several years has been "24."
For those who might not be familiar, 24 is the saga of actor Keifer Sutherland, known as agent "Jack Bauer" of the Counter Terrorist Unit. (CTU) Each season is 24 episodes, with each representing one 60 minute period in Jack Bauer's day. It is an intense thriller, and the thing that makes it perfect is that it is totally plausible; putting the life of our service-men in perspective. Without fail, at some point in each season, the writers want you to believe Jack Bauer has died and will not return. But seriously, there can't be 24 episodes if the main character dies. Not to mention, as a loyal fan I follow the news, and how can they kill off the actor they signed a 4 season agreement with?
So since I'm one of those people who totally involves their emotions in the characters and storyline, I rationalize those nail-biter moments away by using logic....out loud. As you can imagine, that may or may not get annoying to everyone else sitting in the room. It's not my fault they have not considered the facts beforehand....that does not give them the right to excuse me from the room....by force.
Ever had one of those nail-biter moments in life? Maybe it has been an intense week or month in the series that is your life. Just like this cynical television critic or the kid that reads the back of the Nancy Drew novel, have you considered that life is not THAT much different from these two situations?
Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." EXPECTED END. Meaning even when today's episode doesn't make complete sense and some characters look like they have disappeared for good, you already know the end. No need to worry.
God gave Noah a promise that sustained him through the storm. Moses knew that before the end credits would roll, Israel would find themselves in a promised land, even when the scenes shifted. The three Hebrew children recognized their expected end "our God will deliver us," which influenced their actions and inspired their proclamation, "But if not, we will not bow down."
Perspective is everything. When the scene gets rough or the season is tough, just remember that the divine director signed a binding contract with his own blood. The story of your life cannot be lived out by another character; it is a custom role suited for only one: you. As a believer, no matter what you face - you can read the back of the book and know who wins.
So since I'm one of those people who totally involves their emotions in the characters and storyline, I rationalize those nail-biter moments away by using logic....out loud. As you can imagine, that may or may not get annoying to everyone else sitting in the room. It's not my fault they have not considered the facts beforehand....that does not give them the right to excuse me from the room....by force.
Ever had one of those nail-biter moments in life? Maybe it has been an intense week or month in the series that is your life. Just like this cynical television critic or the kid that reads the back of the Nancy Drew novel, have you considered that life is not THAT much different from these two situations?
Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." EXPECTED END. Meaning even when today's episode doesn't make complete sense and some characters look like they have disappeared for good, you already know the end. No need to worry.
God gave Noah a promise that sustained him through the storm. Moses knew that before the end credits would roll, Israel would find themselves in a promised land, even when the scenes shifted. The three Hebrew children recognized their expected end "our God will deliver us," which influenced their actions and inspired their proclamation, "But if not, we will not bow down."
Perspective is everything. When the scene gets rough or the season is tough, just remember that the divine director signed a binding contract with his own blood. The story of your life cannot be lived out by another character; it is a custom role suited for only one: you. As a believer, no matter what you face - you can read the back of the book and know who wins.
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