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Friday, January 5, 2018

The Greatest Showman: Amen, Yes Sir, Drop the Mic, etc.

In November, Jamie took me to see Murder on the Orient Express. I'm a diehard Poirot fan and the movie didn't disappoint. During the previews, I caught my first glimpse of a movie I wasn't aware had been made: The Greatest Showman. Being the Victorianophile that I am, I've read quite a bit on P.T. Barnum and some of the performers who worked with him, and as soon as I realized what this movie was about, I literally shouted his name in the theater! It would have probably embarrassed Jamie if not for the fact that he's learned to expect the unexpected when doing life with me---and we were the only ones in the theater.

Anyway, I was super excited to see the show this month, to say the least. Our son, Cainan, was also dying to see it so when he found out his youth pastor was getting ready to show spoilers next week, I knew we'd better get out and see it asap! Jamie and I took him this afternoon.

I've been to the theater twice today, actually, because the moment I got home, I declared to Michael that he had 15 minutes to get dressed and ready because he was taking Lynzie to see the evening showing. They're there as I write this.

There's so much I want to say about it but it's one of those experiences that words can't do justice to. A holy experience, even, if you let it be. The message of the movie empowers, emboldens, affirms, uplifts. It frees.

Throughout the entire show, me and the huge lump in my throat were thinking one basic idea: freedom. So many people think a relationship with Christ and a Biblical life are things which restrict and restrain. People who don't understand Christ's sacrifice believe it's a burdensome life that will keep them from all they could be. The truth is, Christ's blood frees us. Christ's covering empowers, emboldens, affirms, uplifts. It allows us to be everything we were created to be and introduces a world of unimaginable possibilities to those who will walk in obedience.

Part of being obedient is being bold enough to be who God created you to be.

One song from the show keeps running through my mind, with just one phrase slightly changed:

"When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna sing the blood, gonna drown them out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me"

Silly, maybe...but that's what I kept hearing every time she said, send a flood. The blood of Jesus---vital to our existence in every way, it also gives us the freedom to boldly be who God created us to be.

That's all I got, folks. Go see the movie. Go thank God for the freedom he's given you. Then go fearlessly be all he created you to be.

7 comments:

  1. Emily loved it. After reading your review, I think we're going to see it on Sunday.
    Bless you friend!
    Laura

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    1. We didn't go Sunday, but I think we are going this weekend.

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  2. Okay so I hate going to movies BUT both of these are movies I wish I had seen in the theater. I think The Greatest Showman is still in theaters here though. . . .maybe. I love your take on it and isn't this SO true!? People think being a follower of Christ RESTRICTS you in so many ways when in fact, yes, it FREES you to truly enjoy life at its best on this earth. Thanks for your post and recommendations!

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  3. I enjoyed this movie and have been rocking out to the soundtrack ever since I saw it. I love your perspective on it!

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  4. I love when I get a Godly message from a film that is not intended by the film makers. Back in the 80s, I watched DUNE, and I was overwhelmed with the message that we don't have to depend on mankind's efforts to create a Savior for us--HE created US!

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  5. I had been wanting to see this movie. Finally rented it and watched. Liked it. The makers of the movie took some liberties in making the movie. Still a great musical. Was the real PT Barnum a freemason?

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