Greetings Awesome Person,
Legendary musician and Nobel Peace Prize winner Bob Dylan was a folk music hero until he wasn't. His music inspired millions of young people to not only seek change, but to be the change. The thing is, Bob wanted to be a musician not a folk hero.
The movie hinges on a moment in history, The Newport Folk Music Festival, which is still going on today. Only acoustic music was allowed, no electric, then Bob Dylan showed up.
Would Bob go electric and defy the expectations of his fans and the festival management or would he play the songs everyone wanted to hear? You'll have to see the movie to find out, unless you're a Dylan fan or music historian.
There will be moments in your life and ministry career, even as Jesus had moments, where you can do what is expected or you can go electric.
Jesus did only what he saw His Father was doing (John 5:19). Jesus loved and served those others deemed unworthy, He called out sin as sin, out loud and in public, and oh boy, if that wasn't electric, I don't know what is.
Living the Christian life is about defying expectations and loving others is the most counter cultural thing you can do in these times.
Have you seen the movie A Complete Unknown Bible Dylan biopic, let me know what you thought. If you're interested, this is my favorite Bob Dylan Song. Hit me back with yours.
Go electric,
Paul
P.S.
People seldom do what they believe in. They do what is convenient, then repent. - Bob Dylan
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