"The World Is Coming Undone"

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“The world is coming undone,” Saw Gerrera played by Forest Whitaker in the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. These five words are the opening line to the theatrical trailer that was just released for the upcoming Star Wars movie.  Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a Star Wars fan.  The following Thoughts by Scott were sparked by this opening line. 

In no way am I trying to make Star Wars into some kind of Christian film. In fact, with all of its New Age references, Star Wars is very far from the Christian faith. Yet the struggle between good and evil that is portrayed in this series of films is some of the best examples of what our Christian life is like. In other words, we as Christ-followers are the underdogs like those of the Rebel Alliance. There is an ever-growing and increasing evil that is paramount in the world and we as Christians stand against it. There will be many casualties as we stand in opposition to this ever-increasing darkness that Satan is trying to move upon the world.  

“I fear nothing. All is as the force wills it,” Chirrut Îmwe played by Donnie Yen.  Again I emphasize that Star Wars is not Christian. God is not some cosmic force out there in the universe in which we are all a part. God, rather, is the Creator of the universe.  He is above and beyond it. He is not bound by its rules for He is the creator of the rules. The reason I share this quote, however, is because we as Christ-followers do not have to walk in fear in the midst of the darkness. All is as the sovereign Lord God wills it. If we are truly born again and have entered into a relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior, then we do not have to fear anything in this world. We can trust the sovereign will of God to bring us safely home to His kingdom. 

Beloved, let me encourage you, especially in the days in which we live, days in which the world does seem to be coming undone, to live valiantly for the Lord God. Recognize the evil for what it is and proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord. If you do, you may become a casualty, but your future is secure in Christ. As a result, you do not have to live in fear, but you can live in power.  Power in, and hope that, Jesus will not forsake us nor abandon us, but will always be with us.  He is faithful to take us home. Let us walk with Him!

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