The Da Vinci Code
Nyx blogs about watching “The Da Vinci Code” and shares her thoughts on the movie. The novel “The Da Vinci Code” sold in the millions, and was recently made into a summer blockbuster starring Tom Hanks and Audrey Tatou. The controversy surrounding the plot of the story (which I won’t reveal in case you are one of the six people on the planet who haven’t either read the book or seen the film) was cause for consternation for some of religious faith, particularly Catholics but also Christians.
In The Family International we believe in prophecy. It’s our belief that Jesus can and does still talk to us today. The only requirements are that we have a open and willing heart and mind to receive messages from the spirit world, and that we keep our spirits clean by shunning unGodly influences in our lives. Because we have this gift from Jesus to hear His personal words to us, we (The Family) were able to ask Him what His views were on this story. As He usually does, He gave an excellent message for everyone, which we published as a tract to hand out at movie theaters and places where youth hang out. Without further ado, here is that message:
Seeking the Holy Grail—A message from Jesus
You’ve probably heard about The Da Vinci Code—the novel that has become a bestseller and has now been made into a Hollywood movie. The claims in The Da Vinci Code have raised questions in many people’s minds.
The story line involves a sequence of gripping mysteries and adventures that many people find intriguing. I love a good mystery Myself, and I enjoy watching people carefully put together the pieces of an intricate puzzle—whether it’s archaeologists uncovering ancient civilizations, botanists unraveling the mysteries of the genetic structure of plants, or the average man and woman trying to make sense of current events. Life would be boring if there were nothing to discover, no theories to test, and no way to find answers to your questions.
After reading or watching The Da Vinci Code or hearing about it from friends, family, or the media, it’s understandable to wonder whether the “revelations” in this story should affect your perspective on Christianity and the Bible and Me. A lot has already been written about the issues, and there have been many attempts to sort fact from fiction. Matters of faith aren’t always easy to prove—if they were, it wouldn’t take faith—but I have seen to it that there is enough evidence of the truth that those who are truly seeking will find it.
While The Da Vinci Code states untruths and I’m not happy about that, it is also sparking an increased interest in Me and My life. I am happy about that, because many people don’t understand who I am or what I have to offer. They also don’t understand that My Spirit does not dwell in temples made with hands (The Bible, Acts 7:48), and that neither can the masters of those temples claim to represent or speak for Me unless they truly know Me. Many who have assumed this role did not, and through the centuries many wrongs have been committed in My name. Men and women claiming to be My representatives have waged unjust wars, robbed the poor, oppressed the weak, and misled the masses in many ways.
One such misconception is the teaching that sexuality is evil. This false teaching has led to many problems in society today. In reality, sex is one of God’s creations and is embraced in the Bible. It’s a natural part of life and when done lovingly it’s beautiful in My sight.
The religious authorities over the centuries have covered up many things. Yet the truth of My nature as the Son of God, the Savior, the One who has power to touch and transform your life has not been able to be repressed.
If you don’t know Me yet, then I have a proposal for you: Rather than trying to figure Me out, why not give Me a chance to show you the truth? I am not just talking about right and wrong, or good advice, but supernatural truth. All that I am cannot be comprehended by the mind. You have to seek and understand with your heart. Why not see for yourself if I’m real and “the way, the truth, and the life” as I told My first disciples? (The Bible, John 14:6). Why not put Me to the test? Accept My love and presence into your life, and then see what I can do for you.
I can be your closest friend and confidant. I can help you when things go wrong and you need support. I can give happiness in place of grief, and I can bring beauty out of the ashes of failures and mistakes. Once you ask Me into your life, I will never leave you. That’s a solemn pledge! I will always love and care for you in spite of everything, including your own faults and failings.
Once you connect with Me personally, then as you delve into what I have revealed in the Bible—and particularly in the Gospels—you will discover pure and life-giving truths within My Word. There’s a personal message from Me to you within that book—it may have seemed encoded, but if you know Me, you’ll begin to understand it. You’ll find heavenly treasures worth far more than the Holy Grail.
All you need to do to start to receive all that I have to offer is open your heart and invite Me in. Just say, “Jesus, I’m willing to try You out. Please come into my life, show me how real You are, and give me Your gift of eternal life. Amen.”
Thanks for reading! Also this week we’ll have more blog adventures from Vas and Joni as they move into their new house and let us know how it’s going. And Sara has some hair-raising bus riding adventures as well as more updates on their missionary work in the South of India. We pray that you have an excellent week!
—the Editors