American Graffiti - Dan Bender

 You may or may not have known this, but memes have been around for a long time. It is not just something that we have coined in the last decade, but there is a long and illustrious history of memes. You may have seen this before, and you may know its history. This little guy here is named Kilroy, and he was here. 

  Borrowed from Wikipedia: Kilroy was here is a meme[1] that became popular during World War II, typically seen in graffiti. Its origin is debated, but the phrase and the distinctive accompanying doodle became associated with GIs in the 1940s: a bald-headed man (sometimes depicted as having a few hairs) with a prominent nose peeking over a wall with his fingers clutching the wall.  "Mr. Chad" or just "Chad" was the version that became popular in the United Kingdom. The character of Chad may have been derived from a British cartoonist in 1938, possibly pre-dating "Kilroy was here". According to Dave Wilton, "Sometime during the war, Chad and Kilroy met, and in the spirit of Allied unity merged, with the British drawing appearing over the American phrase."

 It was interesting where he turned up. It was interesting how often he turned up. One person who was interviewed said that it was a morale booster when a group or soldiers would come through an area and see this little guy peeking out at them. It was like a way point marker saying, this ground has been covered, proceed. 

 Fast forward 80 years. 

 There is a scene in Avengers End Game where Captain America is in armed conflict with Thanos and the battle is raging. Just as Captain America seems to be winning and is really taking it to Thanos, he is destabilized and knocked to the ground; and it is near curtains for him. It seems as though he has been beaten. Then he hears in his ear piece… “On your left.” This is Sam. You can tell there is a moment of disbelief, on everyone’s part. Sam shows up at the most unexpected time and brings the cavalry. The rest of it is cinematic history. It’s one of my favorite moments I have ever seen on the big screen. 

 There are moments and things that transcend time. This is largely because they capture the feeling or essence of a situation. Have you ever noticed that for something that is TRUE, it is not NEW? There is something long lasting, survival like and enduring about TRUTH. It captures moments, yet also transcends moments. This week as we prepare to talk a bit about some transcendent moments in the Word of Truth, I’d like you to interact with some of these questions:

1. What are some Biblical truths or Scriptures that you go back to time and time again for inspiration, comfort or a motivational kick? 

 2. Think back to a time in your life where you were “lost in the moment” – Get really into this question. What did it feel like? What did it smell like? What did taste like? If applicable…. What was it about that moment where it either stopped time or you can instantly transport back there in your mind/heart?

 3. Take some time and search out the Bible story, book, excerpt, etc. that has been an example of this in your walk of faith. Why do you think you connect with this? What Truth is embedded here that draws you to it?