So today I saw Kung Fu Panda, and I got to tell you, it was really good. It was everything I could have hoped it to be. I wasn't really expecting that much, so I got a lot more than I bargained for. It was funny, incredibly entertaining, gripping, and filled with so many great and hillarious action scenes. Overall, definitely an A movie that's great for the whole family. I definitely recommend it.
But really the only reason I felt it blog worthy to discuss, is because of how much God showed me through this seemingly paper-thin comedy. The whole movie is about this Panda who loves Kung Fu, but is by far the least likely candidate for Kung Fu greatness. Well, there's supposed to be a "chosen one" (like every Western take on a martial arts film), who will become the Dragon Master. And "Po", the Panda, by a sheer accident, or so it seems, is prophecied to be the chosen Dragon Master. Everyone, including his own master, doubts him, and everyone at the Temple tries to make him quit.
And worst of all, a seemingly unbeatable foe is headed their way to take the dragon scroll that can only be read by the Dragon Master. Well, I won't ruin the whole film for those who haven't seen it, but you can guess where it goes. And on the surface, it doesn't seem like much maybe, but about 3/4 of the way through the film I felt a great emotional surge, and I felt like the Spirit was working in my heart.
I realized, that just like Po, God chooses the weak to lead the strong. God uses the most unlikely candidates, to do the most powerful things for the Kingdom. Po in the film, was really helpless on his own. There were five other Kung Fu masters who despised him, and yet they could not do what he did, because they weren't the chosen one.
In the same way, even though there are many many people out their so much more skilled than us, we are still a royal priesthood. We are children of God. We are a "chosen" people. And for that reason, we are meant for great things. And watching the film, I got really choked up thinking about how much love God has for me, that he would choose me.
You know I'm sure everyone walked out of that theater wishing that they had some special "destiny" for themselves, where they would be the "chosen one." Christians and non-Christians alike. And it's sad that non-Christians don't realize that greatness awaits them if they accept Christ. And it's also sad that many people who are Christians don't realize the significance of their lives.
I hope and pray that God would continue to reveal his purpose for my life. Whether it's to become a Kung Fu master (which I highly doubt), a film-maker, stay an English teacher for 20 more years ^__^, or something else; I am desperately seeking guidance in my life at this point, and Kung Fu Panda gave me hope that in due time, God will reveal the next step for me.
On another note, last Monday I got my hair permed. I think it looks pretty good, but it's not very "permy." In fact, almost nobody even noticed it. I'm thinking to get it done again, and I think they won't charge me since it didn't really do much the first time. We'll see, but anyway, here's a picture of it anyway. I think it looks pretty good, but can you tell it's a perm??^__^
2 comments:
Yeah, right! You didn't really get your hair permed, did you?
MARK!
My mother, sister, and I went to a drive in theater in Moon + saw a double feature. We wanted to see Indiana Jones but in order to see that we had to see Kung Fu Panda first. I thought that we would have to endure Kung Fu Panda just waiting to see the second feature but let me tell you, I loved it just like you did. I didn't want it to be over. I think that I had to endure IJ more than KFP [not Kingdom Focused Productions]. Well, all of that to be said, I am glad that you liked it as well. Your hair rocks. + the Shadyside guys told me that you'd be in Pittsburgh? soon? I am in Beaver Falls so don't leave Pittsburgh without letting me see you.
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