‘My brothers and sisters, you will have many kinds of trouble. But this gives you a reason to be very happy. 3 You know that when your faith is tested, you learn to be patient in suffering. 4 If you let that patience work in you, the end result will be good. You will be mature and complete. You will be all that God wants you to be.’ James 1:1-2

I am going to do something really unusual in todays blog. I am going to recommend a film I have never seen. What is more unusual about this request is that I am not an avid cinema goer. But what I do know is that technology and especially the media is going to play a huge part in last day events primarily because it can reach more people that one person shouting the message on the top of their voice.

The film, directed by Mel Gibson, is called Hacksaw Ridge and tells the real-life story of Private Desmond T. Doss who joined the army during World War II to save lives instead of to kill others, due to his Christian faith and beliefs. Doss initially suffered ridicule from fellow army privates and officers for his pacifism, but eventually gained respect due to heroic deeds, despite his refusal to carry or use a weapon.

Christianheadline.com reports that at a film festival where is was shown it received a 10 minute standing ovation. If people are soon going to be talking about what this film portrays about Seventh-day Adventists what better witnessing tool than one out in the public eye.

No music today just the film trailer. Click here to view it.