In Chapter 1, the movie opens with Helen facing two alternate, yet parallel, lives as she either barely makes it to the tube on time or she misses it altogether. We see that this one moment in time plays a powerful role in her life. She is led toward the reality of unfaithfulness and the discovery of who she is, or she is left in oblivion and remains in bondage to her life. We have faced this dilemma. Often it is harmless; we choose one good option over another good option. Sometimes it is a moment we look back on, realizing only with the passing of time the impact it had on our future and those around us. The eternal picture is that we are each faced with alternate, yet parallel, paths of ‘making it’ or ‘missing it’ with a relationship with Christ.
As he was traveling, it happened that he was approaching Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him; and he fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” And He said, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting… And immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he regained his sight, and he got up and was baptized…and immediately he began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues… Acts 9:3-5, 18, 20
And someone came to Him and said, “Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?”…. Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property. Matthew 19:16, 21-22
In Chapter 4, Helen (who has missed the tube) confronts Gerry on a few suspicious things she has noticed. Gerry, although guilty, not only denies his wrong doing but places the blame on Helen and others. Later, James tells Helen that “there is just confusion and it can be erased in a split second.” Many times we know we have been ‘caught’ in our sin; but rather than take accountability and confess, we deny and place blame. However, we have a Savior who has redeemed us from our confusion and sin. If we will admit to our sin and repent, Jesus will forgive us and make us new.
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace. 1 Corinthians 14:33
He who conceals his sins will not succeed; he who confesses and abandons them will gain mercy. Proverbs 28:13
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
Therefore, repent and turn to God, so that your sins may be erased. Acts 3:19
In Chapter 12, Helen’s two worlds have converged and returned to the original path. However, now she is fully aware of Gerry’s betrayal and she is making a fresh start. As she leaves the hospital, we are given a déjà vu moment from the beginning of the movie as she encounters James for the second time. Although their paths have been crossing in this reality over time, they haven’t truly noticed one another until this moment. It is a moment that should cause us to pause and reflect: in spite of the choices I’ve made, is it possible that God is constantly working to bring me to the place He has for me? Even in my lack of seeking His direction, does God orchestrate my life so that I realize His will for me?
The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9
‘For I know what plans I have in mind for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for well-being, not for bad things; so that you can have hope and a future.’ Jeremiah 29:11
For we are His creation, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10
…having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will… Ephesians 1:11
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