Last evening we took the opportunity to see the movie, Les Miserable, with a friend. Over the past few years we have had the privilege of seeing the stage production several times, which we have always enjoyed. Since the stage productions have been excellent, we were wondering how the movie would compare. The stage production and movie are loosely based on the book of the same name written by Victor Hugo.
In the movie both the singing and acting were outstanding. The movie was able to emphasize the emotion and drama that is so key to this production. If you are not familiar with the book, the musical, or the movie, there are three significant themes that are emphasized. They are: grace, forgiveness, and redemption. As a result of the grace displayed by the bishop to Jean Valjean, his life turned from a life of crime to a life of virtue, from a life of hatred to a life of love. At that time he realized that his life had been redeemed. Throughout the story Jean Valjean is pursued by Javert, who is a law enforcement officer who goes by the book and follows it to the letter. Several times Jean Valjean had an opportunity to kill Javert but shows him grace instead. In the end, Javert does not know how to respond to this grace and ends up destroying himself.
We all have the opportunity to share in God's grace if we only accept it because it is ours for the asking. To parallel Les Miserable, the main three themes of the Bible are grace, forgiveness, and redemption. It is obvious that Victor Hugo understood the main theme of God's Word. We can all be partakers in God's grace, forgiveness, and redemption.
Blessings and Encouragement,
Paul, Gail, Patsy, and Penny
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