Linda’s message weaves the acclaimed film Hidden Figures with Paul’s letter to early Christians in Rome (Romans 8.12-25). Hidden Figures shares the story of three female, African-American mathematicians who serve a critical role in the early years of NASA space program. Their lives were often hidden from the powers that be. The math they uncovered was also hidden from other scientists of their time. Just has God was moving through these hidden figures, God was also moving through a hidden figure named Phoebe in Paul’s day. How might we become more attentive to the hidden figures in our day and join God in their liberating work?
