Parable of the Bitz and SciFi:
Sixty-nine years ago, May 8, 1945 was VE Day - Victory in Europe. It marked the beginning of the end of World War Two.
For this milestone, I put together a tribute garnered from BBC's Dr. Who, the longest running Sci-Fi program in the world.
"The Doctor," a Time Lord, regularly regenerates into different incarnations as he travels through time and space, usually with a mortal female companion. His vehicle, the TARDIS, resembles an old fashioned British Police Box, which is bigger on the inside that the outside.
Oh, the marvels of science fiction.
Two 2005 episodes, "The Empty Child " and its sequel "The Doctor Dances ", are set in Great Britain during the onslaught of World War Two.
The TARDIS lands the ninth Doctor, played by Christopher Eccleston, and his companion Rose Tyler from 21st century London, back in London of 1941 during the Blitz.
The Doctor and Rose encounter a young woman, Nancy, who recently lost a close member of her family. Scavenging for food during the air raids, while most Londoners are in their bomb shelters, Nancy cares for many children, left orphans by the war.
In this following scene from "The Empty Child," the Doctor commends Nancy for their tenacity, during a time which Sir Winston Churchill had described as "their finest hour."
In this following clip of the second part, "The Doctor Dances," Rose, who as a time traveler knows that VE Day is coming, offers Nancy encouragement.
Application and prayer for our times:
As we offer prayers for our beloved America, our heroes, and our people, I pray you are encouraged by these episode clips as a Christian allegory for our present times.
We feel the fury of the enemy dropping bombs of cruel hate all about to dishearten us, defeat us, demoralize us, and destroy everything that is good in this life. At times, there appears no deliverance or escape from the evil in this world and no end to the assaults of the enemy.
But we know Someone greater than a fictional Time Lord - the Lord of time and space, Creator of the universe. And He has already written the future:
Wow. Amen. Enlightening and inspirational presentation. Thank you.
Amen.
Amen!
Amen to your Powerful, Anointed Prayer, Dear Servant of Jesus Christ.
Standing with you in Heartfelt Agreement, with Thanksgiving for your Wonderful Prayer Ministry.