We watched the many Oscar nominated
film “Darkest Hour” last night. I was inspired! Yes, this is a movie, a
historical drama, but it is basically the truth about the early stages of World
War II, just before and just after Winston Churchill became the prime minister
of Great Britain.
The odds against Great Britain were
overwhelming, staggering, impossible—to think that there could ever be
victory...never. Hitler’s new form of mechanized warfare was unstoppable.
Belgium, The Netherlands, and France were falling or surrendering. Britain was
about to lose its entire army at Dunkirk. Its air force was completely
outnumbered by the Luftwaffe, the German Air Force. There appeared to be no hope.
Some who read this blog today feel
they are facing odds that are totally against them.
Some who read this blog have smooth
sailing in their lives...right now.
Some of its readers are like the
prime minister of Great Britain during the time that led up to the start of
WWII. Neville Chamberlain will always be known as the “peace at any cost” man
for trying to appease the bully, the tyrant, Adolf Hitler. He didn’t. Instead,
he contributed to the rise of Hitler and his domination of Europe.
Many of the readers are like Winston
Churchill who was considered a failure due to past decisions that cost
thousands of lives but who is still known today for his “never give up’ speech.
The movie also accurately quotes Churchill
when he said, “Success is not
final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
Whatever your circumstances are
today, good or bad, easy or overwhelming, today or tomorrow go to On Demand or
Redbox or Net Flicks and watch this movie. It will inspire or prepare almost
every watcher.
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