Last night I went to see the film "God's Not Dead" I wasn't too sure what to expect, I was thinking it would be a very "American Christian" kind of film but I was so wrong. This film is so on point, it touches on struggles that Christian teenagers/ young adults face at school or university and also focuses on adult problems such as cancer and dating non-Christians and even caring for parents who have dementia, plus many more issues. It also follows a pastor with his missionary friend with their catchy little phrase "God is good all the time... "All the time God is good..." Its a story in itself watching how this dried out pastor starts off just saying this quote but by the end of the film he truly means it.I don't want to give too much away because I want EVERYONE to go and watch it. However I want to share a quote from one of my favourite scenes in the film...
Picture the scene; A young man in his 30's, his life is perfect, he has girls falling at his feet, a great job, and loads of money. Sitting in front of him is his Christian mother who has dementia.
He says to her, "You prayed and believed your whole life, never done anything wrong and here you are. You're the nicest person I know; I am the meanest. You have dementia; my life is perfect. Explain that to me"
The mother stays very still and whispers "Sometimes the devil allows people to live a life free of trouble because he doesn't want them turning to God. Sin is like a jail cell, except its all nice and comfy and here doesn't seem to be any need to leave. The door's wide open. Until one day, time runs out. The cell door slams shut and suddenly its too late"
This quote and scene really struck a chord with me. It can often seem that Christians suffer the worst hardships and that non-Christians are loving life and have it all going for them. (I know this isn't always the case) but the film really emphasised the fact that being a Christian and following God is not an easy road, but that God works all things together for our good.
I never expected to have a worship and heartfelt time with the holy spirit in a cinema but I did, I am still buzzing from it this morning! The band "Newsboys" where used in the film and it really added to the film so check out their music; here is my favourite song: Its called "Gods not Dead"
And here is the trailer for the film... check it out, then grab your friends and family and GO WATCH IT! It's a breath of fresh air to cinema.
