Often when I watch movies, I try to watch it with a lens or perspective from which I can gain life wisdom, reinforce morals, or understand different cultures and views. Many times I parallel movie plots to Biblical stories and find that this helps them come to life more and-as I said before-reinforce a lesson. Tonight I watched the movie Hachi about a dog and his master. For those of you who haven't seen it (and I don't recommend it if you haven't), it is about a bond between a dog and his owner. The dog waits each day at the train station for his master to return home. When the master doesn't come [because he died--no I'm not ruining the movie, the previews tell you that much], the dog continues to wait in the same spot for 9 years. This movie is based on a true story and has caused many people to cry. There's something about true loyalty that we find awe inspiring and moving. As I was getting ready for bed tonight and reflecting on the movie I realized Hachi parallels another Biblical principle/theme. The truth is that each of us have someone that waits on us everyday, someone who will face the odds (come rain, wind, snow, etc.) to meet us, and someone who when everyone else has given up on us they still hang in there and hope...that someone is Jesus Christ. Although the master-servant roles have been switched in the movie, I found it interesting to reflect on the loyalty of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He died so that we might be forgiven and set free. Many come to know the Lord, but then give into temptation and turn their backs--leaving Christ for the world. But He waits and He is patient, He is loving and loyal--just like Hachi was. Of course, if you die apart from the Lord, it's just like in the movie--you will not get another chance to be with Him. But there is so much opportunity and hope and faith to return while your days are still here--and to such a loyal friend who truly loves you. Now, that's a true story that should make you want to cry.
If you feel like you've gone too far or fallen into too much that Christ won't take you back, you're wrong. He's there, and He patiently awaits your return. Make the right choice.
1 Corinthians 10:13
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