I am a fan of the BBC drama “Sherlock”, which is a modern day detective series based on the Conan-Doyle original stories. I have just re-watched the three series, so thought I would use them as a basis of my devotionals this week.
Series one starts with Dr John Watson, discharged from the Army and recovering from a leg injury sustained whilst on service in Afghanistan. He is in a depressed state, which the viewer is led to believe is something like post traumatic stress, and possibly causing a limp he still has from his leg injury.
John bumps into an old friend from St Bart's hospital where he once worked. The friend takes him to meet Sherlock, as John is looking for accommodation, and Sherlock for a flatmate. John's meeting with Sherlock is odd, as Sherlock performs an instantaneous forensic analysis of John from which he can tell many facts about his life, which appears miraculous.
John moves in to Sherlock's flat at 221B Baker St, and gets involved his life as a “Consulting Detective”. He is enthralled by Sherlock's genius and the excitement of the investigations. Amazingly his limp disappears, and it is apparent that this, and his depression, was not post-traumatic stress, but rather his withdrawal from an exciting Army life. He now had new purpose working for Sherlock.
Everyone needs a purpose to live for, and those offered by the world are not necessarily good. Jesus, on the other hand, offers “Life in all its fullness” John 10:10 NIV and a “yoke that is easy” Matthew 11:30.
Where are you in your encounter with Jesus? Are you aware of your need as you come to him? Do you need his healing or adventure? Do you need to be reminded that he sees into your issues?
Maybe you are not particularly needy, but know someone who is. Can you think of a way to show them Jesus?
Jon Seaton
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