Thursday, 26 June 2008
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Putting Things Right that Once Went Wrong
One of my favorite shows of all time is Quantum Leap. I recently reconnected with it while I was channel surfing and it was playing on the ION channel. This show is about the main character, Dr. Samuel Beckett, a quantum physicist, who created a time machine that went "a little caca". Instead of time-travelling within his own lifetime with his own body, he leaps into the bodies of people that he needs to help. In each episode, he has a mission to put things right that once went wrong in that person's life and redeem them from the mistakes they made in the past. I love the overarching message that a single person can change the world and the underlying themes of redemption and second chances.
In the show, Sam didn't create the time machine to change lives. He wanted to create a time machine to show that it was possible, but when he decided to become part of the experiment, some supernatural force took over and designated him as a "savior" to all. The show never says who or what the supernatural power is, but it's implied that it's God and somehow, God chose Sam. I wonder what I'd do if that happened to me. Actually, as a believer, God calls us to redeem all the things of this world that have been destroyed or taken over by sin. He wants us to redeem the marketplace, where the sole purpose of working shouldn't be to make money. He wants us to take back schools, where it shouldn't only be about grades, but educating and learning. And more importantly, He wants us to win back souls for Him. Just like Sam Beckett traveled only through his lifetime, we're also limited to that time frame. After each episode, I'm inspired to go out there and change the world, but I'm always paralyzed with the thought that it's me. Just me. I know God can use everyone, but can He really use me?
So...how do you think God can use you? Or how is God using you now?
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Comments (8)
I know exactly what you mean - I have this deep desire in me to just show everyone that it is possible to rise above but sometimes i feel impossible to rise above mine. Sometimes things and situations make me want to settle for less than my dreams but I can't because I have come this far and can't go back.
I know that if I surrender my heart God can use me in any situation, but really believing it is another thing. Lately I have found myself in the purging process, I know there are reasons and God has purposes but it is hard sometimes.
God is using you - in so many ways. Right now - God knew before he formed the world that you would be here writing this and that everyone would read it - so yea I believe God is using you.
The God uses me to pray for others and share my experience with others. I also write and read this blog and so we can support each others. God bless you!! Amen!!
I loved this show! Did you see the series finale? It turned out it was "God" who was leaping him. But, I didn't know God worked as a bartender in some cosmic bar...
I also loved this show...always a tear-jerker for me. I'm going to have to look for it.
As for the connection you've drawn, I've asked the same thing. The question of whether or not I can really make a difference in history...not just my 80 year life-span...but beyond that, still makes me think. But does it matter? I'm starting to hope if I can make an big impact on one or two people, then that has to have a domino effect. Good post. --Laura
I don't know how God can use me. But I know that he has called me to work with people and to reconcile large scale brokeness in this world. But it's scary to be used by God and to know that he wants to use each of our lives. We just have to trust him. :) God bless.
Quantum Leap rules... i miss the show soooo bad...
I miss Quatum leap