It is from the creators of Facing the Giants and is intended to reach audiences with Christ’s love and the message that when He is at the center of our married lives, we are able to face our difficulties and, with the grace of God, overcome them. It is interesting and worthwhile to note that Fireproof has an all-volunteer cast, including Kirk Cameron and that the movie is rated PG. We witness a marriage that is caving in to Caleb’s addictions as his wife has been pushed beyond her breaking point. And so we see Caleb’s commitment to the men on his crew but not to his wife. We recognize that our messages may be loud and clear but our actions often leave much to be desired.
But it is this reality that makes us take note of Fireproof and maybe causes us to lower our heads in reflection. He lives by one message at work but another at home. Caleb delivers this line with such conviction that it seems almost inconceivable that he misses how it is applicable to all things sacred, and extends beyond the relationships in the firehouse and subsequent burning buildings. And, as you may be able to tell by the title, it is a clever theme that actually originates as the main character, Fire Chief Caleb Holt, played by Kirk Cameron, tells this to a new member of his crew. Set in the beautiful state of Georgia (I took a trip to Savannah two years ago and have since claimed Georgia as one of my favorite states), Fireproof is a Christian movie with the message: Never leave your partner behind. In many ways, that is what Fireproof is all about. It can take you away, even if only for a couple of hours - but can also make a difference in your life. It can give you a sense of hope and can reawaken a part of you that has succumbed to everyday life. A well-scripted movie can uplift and entertain. I admit that it never made sense to me because my teenage mind kept thinking, “ If you don’t have money to eat, why would you go see a movie?” But as an adult, I now see how movies are often able to provide a brief reprieve from what ails you.
People flocked to the theatres to see Shirley Temple dance her way across a stage or Scarlett rebuff Rhett.
I can remember, many moons ago, learning in a history class that many great movie stars were made during the Great Depression. Wiping tears from our eyes, we viewers read these last words as they rolled off the screen for the movie premiere of, Fireproof, a powerful, worthwhile movie on Christian marriage. But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us -Romans 5:8.
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