Today I went to watch this movie. God's not Dead is a movie that has created alot of buzz. It has been in the forefront of Facebook for weeks now. I couldn't wait to watch it.
I went with a couple of friends from a Ladies Bible Study class. I was amazed that the theatre was at capacity and having gone to the matinee, the two time slots after our showing were sold out.
I sat through the movie making a mental note of the characters, the story line and the arguments. A great majority of it takes place in a college atmosphere. I was quickly taken to my own son's situation. He is a freshman in college and was quickly taken in by a new freedom. The question for all of us is this "When we are backed into a corner about our faith, will we proudly stand up and defend what we believe?"
Life is simple when everyone likes who we are, what we believe, and who we serve. It gets a little more complicated when we disagree. Despite differences in opinion or belief, I must be true to what I believe. Adversity should not change that. Being challenged should only fuel us to stand taller and stronger.
Unfortunately, that is not always the case. When faced with pressure Peter denied Christ. He denied Christ when he was put on the spot. One could guess that fear caused the denial as Peter later went on to be a strong voice.
It's one thing to repeat a phrase like "God is good ...,,all the time. All the time ...God is good" while we are in church, it's another to stand up against someone who has power over you, like a boss, a parent, or a college professor.
We are coming up on a season where many who believe will say with no reservation "He is risen" with a response of "He is risen indeed!"
I think this year I'll add "God's Not Dead!"
He has risen from the dead. Matthew 28:7
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