Ok, I've never actually stopped everything and only done one thing for 48 hours straight, but based on what I can do in 4 or 5 hours, I can imagine (and use some math) to come to the realization that if 48 hours were set aside to accomplish something, amazing things could be done! Assuming, of course, that this power were used for good and not evil.
A couple weekends ago, I had the honored privilege of working with Star Wipe Films on their 11th (I think) 48 Hour film project. Out of these 48 hours came an amazing short film, Distilled. I recommend watching it............like, now.
http://starwipefilms.com/films/
Now, with my props & costumes responsibilities, I wasn't actually involved from start to finish for the full 48 hours, but I witnessed a lot of what was happening during that timeframe. 48 hours of quick-thinking...48 hours of creativity...48 hours of diligence...48 hours of being on your feet...48 hours of crunch-time...48 hours of improvising as necessary...48 hours of possibly learning how to do something as quickly as you can...48 hours of not sitting around.
As the time ticked on, I have to admit, I began to wonder if certain goals would be achieved, or if certain parts of the movie would have to be changed because the plan wasn't unfolding the way they had anticipated. But still, they moved forward. With every hour that passed, they kept working towards their goal.
In reflection, I can't help but think about Paul: Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:12-14).
It's amazing what can be accomplished in 48 hours. It's even more amazing what can be accomplished in our lifetime.....especially if we keep pressing on toward the goal, forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.
**As a side note: I was not skeptical that their film would be awesome. Star Wipe Films always impress! But I was skeptical that certain things throughout the process would take place according to plan. :)
