BBC Highlights

We were with the BBC crew of four most of the day on Wednesday. The director/interviewer, Tim Walker, is a young, pleasant, extremely quick study. He has immersed himself in the various Star of Bethlehem books and theories, read our site, watched our DVD, made himself completely competent to ask questions. For perspective, by now I've done some television. Tim was the most knowledgeable questioner by perhaps thrice. Guess that's how you get commission work from the world's largest broadcaster.

Why does the Lord choose wimps to do His work? After a day of questioning, ending around 7p, I was wholly exhausted. I was basically nonfunctional the following day, and have yet to fully rebound. Nerves are an energy waster, but there's a bigger reason. When the Lord assigns a task, I find He often sends a special measure of the Spirit to see it through. When the special need passes, so does the extra dose, which leaves one feeling like a deflated balloon. Phew.

High points. The interview went generally well. Tim and I got on well, although I suspect Tim gets on well with everyone. But there are special points for praise to God. Tim assigned a woman Anglican priest to be his neutral interpreter of scripture. She'll be referenced throughout the show. When asked to work on the Star of Bethlehem, she seemed uninformed and uninterested. When Tim called back three weeks later, she was totally animated. Tim said this was because she had been reading our Star web site! Of course, this doesn't mean she liked the site, but at least it got here rev'd up. After we'd been at it for a few hours, Tim mentioned that they hoped to produce another show about "Signs in the Bible". Later in the day, I offered to help with that, and Tim responded "You're on!" That's another bite at the apple, but also fairly guarantees that Tim will try to treat me fairly on the present project.

Most important hightlight? After our interview, Tim said that he wished he had a week to rethink and resort his script for the show. His original story line no longer seemed satisfying to him. This is important, people! Perhaps the Holy Spirit is talking to him! His schedule is beyond hectic, and he's off filming somewhere again on Monday. But he plans to use Saturday and Sunday to reevaluate and retune the thrust of his show. Does that sound like a call to prayer to you?

If you have time, join me in prayer:

"Father, thank you for special help in times of immediate need. Many of us have experienced this, and it is a delight, although exhausting.Thank you that this interview has the potential to bring you glory, depending on how Tim cuts it. And we especially thank you that Tim feels compelled to rethink matters! As he works this weekend, we ask that he make adjustments that maximize the glory you will receive. And we ask that regardless of the BBC's intention your Holy Spirit will speak to millions of viewers, calling them to yourself. We pray these things in the name of Jesus and for his glory! Amen."

Rick

PS: when I know more, I'll provide air times so you can view the results. Stateside, it will be on Discovery Channel.