LOST IN SPACE (Part 2)

Yesterday’s blog post was about a never-aired pilot episode for the 1960’s tv show, Lost in Space.

The episode ended with John Robinson leading his family in prayer.  It was a response that producer, Irwin Allen thought would be the right one when faced with all of the uncertainty associated with being LOST IN SPACE!

Because there were so many exciting events that transpired during the episode, the pilot was ultimately broken into the first five episodes of the series.  The prayer was removed, and the character of evil Dr. Smith was added.

Hmmmm. 

In an episode that had soooo much content it could easily serve as the basis for the first five episodes, NOT ONE of them included a prayer (NOR did any of other 78 that followed!).  

And while the adventures in that first episode were plentiful, those who saw the pilot thought the prayer should go and EVIL should be incorporated.

Isn’t that interesting? Isn’t that incredible?!

I think that’s the problem we face today.  So many people are trying to deal with the evil that exists in the world, without incorporating prayer into their life.

Evil exists.  It is real, and its goal is to keep you from God.  Without Him, you face death rather than life.  Hell rather than Heaven.

Our great country was founded with an eye toward God.  You see it on our currency and coins, in the pledge to our flag, and in our national motto, “In God We Trust”.  However, at every turn we are seeing attempts to take God OUT of the picture.

For example, while my son at Purdue gets a day off to celebrate Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday he will be in classes.  And no, I am not saying Martin Luther King’s cause and actions do not merit a day of reflection.  They certainly do!  But wouldn’t the same hold true for Jesus? 

As evil men and evil actions become more prevalent in our world, instead of removing prayer we should add it.  Lots of it.  The 23rd Psalm is a beautiful one to consider:

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.”

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