But way back in 1981, a small British film made the world look towards the other side of the Atlantic with 7 nominations and eventually winning 4 Oscars including the most coveted honour of the Best Picture. That movie was Chariots of Fire.
(Pic taken from online)
This morning, i was reading 1 Samuel from the Bible and i came across a verse which reminded me of the aforementioned movie. It was part of the verse from 1 Sam 3v20 where God said "Those who honor me I will honor...".
Most of us would know about the true story that the said movie was based on. For those who do not, here is a quick summary - the main character is Eric Liddell, a very committed Christian preacher. He also loved running and represented the UK in the 1924 Olympics.
Unfortunately, the heats for his pet event was to held on a Sabbath - and no matter how much he loved to run, he just could not dishonor God - he won't do that. he pulled out of the race despite all those who told him not to - including the Prince of Wales at that time.
In the end, he ran for a race that was not his pet event. Just before the race, another runner came up to him and reminded him of that very Bible verse from 1 Samuel we have looked at earlier.
Eric went on the win the race and eventually went to China as a missionary and died there.
It is always very encouraging to be reminded of this great servant of God - who went on after the Olympics to do greater things for the glory of God.
Perhaps, as a last word, i would also want to remind us all of the phrase right after the one that was reproduced earlier - God went on to say "but those who despise me will be disdained". A warning that surely must not be taken lightly by all of us.
*This song was a hit at the time we arrived at London to complete our studies there - and all of us absolutely loved it!
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