Other Epiphanies: John 1:35-51 - Epiphany of Our Lord (observed)
“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” “Stupid is as stupid does.” “Run, Forrest, Run!” These are just a few of many famous lines from the 1994 film Forrest Gump , which follows the life of a man with a low IQ who nonetheless makes a huge impact on the world through his innocence, courage, and heart. Among his many accomplishments are winning the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam, founding the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, and leading a run across America. One of my favorite quotes occurs in the middle of the movie when Forrest visits Lieutenant Dan, his Commanding Officer, who lost both legs in the war and struggled with severe depression and substance abuse disorder. He complains to Forrest about people who visited him in the hospital and told him about Jesus. Sarcastically, he asks Forrest, “have you found Jesus?” Forrest matter-of-factly replies, “I didn’t know I was supposed to be looking for him.” That makes a lot of ...
