Interesting movie. I would recommend it without question. It is definitely a movie that will make you think about it. I also believe that this movie will hold a different message for each person. And for each person, the message could be different each time you watch it.
I need to back up to Friday though. On Friday afternoon, Brian came into my office and we began talking about faith, religion, truth. It was a good conversation. Brian recommended the movie The Life of Pi. He went on to say it's about the search for truth among religions. If I remember correctly he said, but how do you really know which religion is right? Then he went on to talk about the fine line between turning someone away from a message and pointing them toward it. Where do you draw the line? What's the most difficult question I've been asked? He was really on a roll.
His questions created confusion in my mind and I allowed that to make me ineffective in answering. As a result the conversation somewhat plagued me all weekend.
I was frustrated I was ineffective. I wanted to understand the root of my ineffectiveness & prayed that it wasn't because I was unwilling. Over the course of the weekend I was able to answer each of the questions clearly and concisely. Oh the benefits of time and hindsight.
Fast forward to Sunday. Ironically at church a part of the message was on the value of wisdom. At that time I didn't understand God was laying the ground work for my day. Oh but He was.
We rented Life of Pi Sunday afternoon. We watched it as a family group. I really enjoyed the movie. I felt that there was a lot to take in, and ultimately I was left somewhat in a state of confusion.
I asked Andie at the end of the movie if she liked it better than the book. She replied, "no, there's no purpose in either, it's just dumb." I didn't have a reply. I just felt like there was more here and I was unable to understand the big picture.
At one point in the movie Pi makes the statement to his new author friend "my story will make you believe in God." I didn't see how this movie had fulfilled that very big statement.
It bugged until I asked God to please show me, grant me understanding. It was as if a curtain was immediately lifted. For me, the message was very clear.
God allows us to explore what we believe about Him, life, other religions. He wants our decision to be clear and committed. He and He alone will provide for our needs.
Pi explores religions and decides as a young the God of the Christian faith, Jesus Christ is who he chooses to follow. Out at sea having lost his parents, brother, most of the animals, the ship he had been sailing, God had provided for his every need and provided abundantly, food, safety, strength, confidence, knowledge and perseverance.
Trying to figure out how to feed the tiger was causing him a great deal of stress. Finally when a large fish was provided, he gave thanks to the Hindu god Vishnu. Following that came a horrendous storm. I believe that he angered God when recognizing and praising Vishnu for this great catch. Pi definitely felt the wrath of God.
And when Pi reached the bottom of the proverbial barrel, he surrendered completely to the one true God. Following that God provided refuge on an island and allowed Satan to tempt him with the falseness of his surroundings. Pi chose life and and proceeded to make preparations to leave immediately.
Following this test, Pi drifted onto the shore of Mexico. He was forever changed.
I suppose that everyone will see something different in this movie. I saw my God very present.
Matthew 16. A passage that means the world to me came across my path once more. What a glorious, living God we serve.
All this from Friday to Sunday to remind me call me at ANY time to testify. I need to always be in reliance upon Him and prepared to serve Him as He calls. Friday I was very unprepared because I was not in a state of relying up God. Definitely a weekend of refocus and regrouping.
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