Post by Rob W. Case on Mar 30, 2009 1:05:14 GMT -6
2009 seems to be a very weak year for movies in my opinion. There hasn’t been much to scream about. In fact, the only movie that I really look forward to seeing this year is Transformers 2, since the first one was done so well. As I wait for its release, some movies are thrown in my path for consideration. They are not a priority, but just a consideration. My Mom has been talking about going to see the movie “The Cross: The Arthur Blessit Story” about a man who carries a cross on his shoulder all around the world, telling people that Jesus loves them. To be honest, I had very little interest in seeing this movie. Why? Because I thought it was going to be one of those touchy-feely, cheesy Christian movies that would bring joy and insight mostly to Christians, but would fail to reach, let alone touch non Christians.
The most interesting thing about this movie is that it actually touched me in so many ways. There are relative ways in which to view this movie. For one, it tells a story about a man named Arthur Blessit carried his cross, and who in the 1960’s reached out to hippies and outcasts. One time, while traveling in Mississippi, Arthur Blessit shook hands with a black man and got arrested for doing so. He said that this was America and that he had a right to shake hands with whomever he wanted to. Carrying his cross, he went to all known nations. He’s seen war. He’s seen God’s hand at work in the midst of the most perilous and life threatening situations. He’s been arrested, almost killed numerous times, left for dead, and then some. Yet, through it all, carrying that cross, and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ has led to the most miraculous things one without faith is missing out on. As Arthur Blessit’s personal relationship with Christ deepens, he sees radical transformations. Those in the most hopeless of situations have hope. Those who think nobody cares for them now know someone loves them and cares for them more than they know. Blessit’s perseverance through all of the hardships and coldness expressed to him because of the cross and its message has strengthened his loyalty and devotion to Christ. One has to be very disciplined to stick to something he firmly believes in, yet when it’s rooted in love, that discipline becomes a pleasure, and the people and lives he touches by simply bringing them the good news, (that Christ came not to condemn people by their sins, but through his love, offer a way out to those who are by nature on their way to hell for violating God’s laws and perfect order) becomes a reward, and that reward spreads the word, until so many get it, accept it, and spread it, starting a revolutionary movement, a chain reaction.
As this movie explains, it is not about a man carrying a cross, but what carrying this cross has done to this man. When I stated earlier in this article that there are relative ways in which to view this movie, I meant it in this way. To me, it was a message that God gives talent, or a trait to people that make them unique and stand out on their own. To those who love Christ, they will in turn use the talents and abilities he gives them to bring glory to God.
This movie is loaded with interesting stories, and inspirational testimonies, but most importantly, it just another proof that God not only exists, but that he loves you, and that he will perform things out of the ordinary, and make things happen that will make himself known to those who are seeking.
All in all, I’m glad my Mom talked my Dad and I into seeing it. As a Christian, I would highly recommend it to Christians. For non-Christians, it is an opportunity to understand how Christians see Christ and how he moves them to want to put that energy to action.
The film is rated PG.
If you would like to learn more about the film and its content, visit these websites.
www.thecrossfilm.com/about.php
www.blessitt.com/thecross/
The most interesting thing about this movie is that it actually touched me in so many ways. There are relative ways in which to view this movie. For one, it tells a story about a man named Arthur Blessit carried his cross, and who in the 1960’s reached out to hippies and outcasts. One time, while traveling in Mississippi, Arthur Blessit shook hands with a black man and got arrested for doing so. He said that this was America and that he had a right to shake hands with whomever he wanted to. Carrying his cross, he went to all known nations. He’s seen war. He’s seen God’s hand at work in the midst of the most perilous and life threatening situations. He’s been arrested, almost killed numerous times, left for dead, and then some. Yet, through it all, carrying that cross, and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ has led to the most miraculous things one without faith is missing out on. As Arthur Blessit’s personal relationship with Christ deepens, he sees radical transformations. Those in the most hopeless of situations have hope. Those who think nobody cares for them now know someone loves them and cares for them more than they know. Blessit’s perseverance through all of the hardships and coldness expressed to him because of the cross and its message has strengthened his loyalty and devotion to Christ. One has to be very disciplined to stick to something he firmly believes in, yet when it’s rooted in love, that discipline becomes a pleasure, and the people and lives he touches by simply bringing them the good news, (that Christ came not to condemn people by their sins, but through his love, offer a way out to those who are by nature on their way to hell for violating God’s laws and perfect order) becomes a reward, and that reward spreads the word, until so many get it, accept it, and spread it, starting a revolutionary movement, a chain reaction.
As this movie explains, it is not about a man carrying a cross, but what carrying this cross has done to this man. When I stated earlier in this article that there are relative ways in which to view this movie, I meant it in this way. To me, it was a message that God gives talent, or a trait to people that make them unique and stand out on their own. To those who love Christ, they will in turn use the talents and abilities he gives them to bring glory to God.
This movie is loaded with interesting stories, and inspirational testimonies, but most importantly, it just another proof that God not only exists, but that he loves you, and that he will perform things out of the ordinary, and make things happen that will make himself known to those who are seeking.
All in all, I’m glad my Mom talked my Dad and I into seeing it. As a Christian, I would highly recommend it to Christians. For non-Christians, it is an opportunity to understand how Christians see Christ and how he moves them to want to put that energy to action.
The film is rated PG.
If you would like to learn more about the film and its content, visit these websites.
www.thecrossfilm.com/about.php
www.blessitt.com/thecross/