Psalm 145 as it Relates to the Movie - Hidden Figures

God Defends Those Who Hope In Him - Psalm 146

By: Hanny Lynn Stearns

Fish N Loaves Ministries, Inc.

“Multiplying God’s Word Around the Globe”

Greetings to all my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus! I have missed writing to you and am excited to share a bit of great encouragement that I received from the Lord is Psalm 146 as it relates to a movie my husband and I saw last week.

In this Psalm, we see that the Lord executes judgment for the oppressed. Hallelujah! We also see how He feeds the hungry, sets prisoners free, opens the eyes of the blind, raises the humble, loves the righteous, preserves the strangers and relieves the fatherless and the widow. Glory to His name forever! What a long list of blessings He bestows on those in need and who love Him. He is so faithful and good to the children of men. 

He turns the ways of the wicked upside down -  hallelujah! He reigns forever! Let's praise Him always - amen! 

Here are some things the Lord showed me the day we read this Psalm. Look at this...

Mark 11:23

For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

Later that day after reading this Psalm, my husband and I went to a movie called "Hidden Places." It was excellent except that in the beginning of the movie a man said Jesus' name in vain and we were not at all pleased with that. I wondered if this family friendly movie might not be so friendly. As it turned out, it did not continue so we stayed throughout the entire show. 

This is a true story about three young African-American women back in the 1960's. Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn and Mary Jackson were strong women of God who knocked down every mountain (obstacle) that got in their way. They had everything going against them in the world they lived in. They worked for the Nassau space program. The Lord had given them brilliant minds. 

Because they refused to give up in the face of extreme opposition, their lives brought lasting meaning and purpose to the space program, our nation and our world at large. When we came out of the movie, I realized I had just witnessed today's Psalm in full force as we watched the events of their lives unfold before  us on the big screen. The Lord had indeed given them great abilities to work and to create. What they did for this country's progress, not to mention that of the entire planet is absolutely stunning. How awesome is our God. 

It is the Lord who gives gifts and abilities to men. He gives us ideas and shows us how to create and make a profit. He leads us in the way to go to make our way prosperous, always having a "big picture" goal in mind. What He did in and through these ladies was to make a way for the African Americans in the United States to have fair and proper treatment as human beings. What He did in and through them for the world to further the gospel around the globe for technology is, well, mind boggling to say the least. 

When I watched the things the Lord did through these three very brave women who refused to give up in the face of adversity, I considered the challenges and desires that I currently have. It helped me to realize that He can do the biggest of things in us if we will just believe Him and not limit Him. There are no limits with the Lord. He is endless and ever increasing. 

Those three women put the Lord first in their lives, then their families came next. After that, they were fully committed to their work for the space program even when all the cards were stacked against them. The Lord blessed them abundantly because they did not give up. What we see in this movie in addition to all of that is that they stuck together throughout their lives. They were like minded and stayed close and encouraged each other. 

This is a reminder that we must do the same. We need to stay tight and faithful to key relationships in our lives that will be lifelong, "faith building" friends. We need God first and we need each other to encourage each other. When one is slipping and weak, the stronger one can help lift them back up - that's Bible my friend. 

I was so inspired by this movie of three real life women who faced real life pain, opposition and struggle on every level that I had to send out a post on this. If you get a chance, I would certainly encourage you to see the movie. Then look them up online and see how the President of the United States gave Katherine Johnson a medal of freedom - the highest honor given in our country. What a blessing! The Lord lifted her up and brought her before great men - even the President of our country. 

This goes to show us all of the limitless things that God can cause to happen as we walk with Him and place our full trust in Him. I hope this has encouraged you. Until next time, be blessed my friend in Jesus name.