When it comes to spiritual heroes, this guy is one of mine.
I don’t even know his name.
I came across this video some years ago when I was looking for the song used in it, and it made such a lasting impression on me.
It still challenges me to this day. It almost haunts me sometimes.
It’s simple but so powerful. A glimpse inside one guy’s mind, spirit, and being, leading up to that moment that seems so elusive these days.
A moment of true faith.
In that moment, the world fades. Nothing else matters except…the blissful holiness of God.
But the reality of making this video grips me the most.
It’s real.
Even to shoot this, there was no real acting. There couldn’t be in such a public place.
The guy had to actually do it for real in front of everybody around. Out loud.
You can’t stage all of New York City. Everybody is there—actors, critics, believers or otherwise. Everybody sees, especially the climax.
The risk of ridicule and shame is real, even to make the video.
But that’s the point.
It makes me wonder, Would I really be willing to do that? Could I even make this video?
Could I expose my faith (or anything I believe in) for real like that?
Even in the video, the guy presents how easy it is to be a silent believer, just going about your business, going about your day as usual.
No one sees; no one cares. Life goes on.
But then…then that moment. I just…
I don’t know about that.
I don’t know if…if I…I mean…
Would I do that?
Could I?
Yeah, sure, I get overcome with emotion sometimes that I can’t hold back, but still…
This is a game changer. This is a whole new level.
But it’s a level where I need to be in my faith. Every day.
And really, this is the stage where we all live. Every day.
How will we respond? How will I respond?
How will you?
I hope this video will challenge you like it does me.
Enjoy.
(video borrowed from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpVsF4W8V2Y)
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