Actor and director Mel Gibson believes losing his $14.5 million Malibu mansion in the Palisades fire last week was a “cleansing”. are preparing to shoot the sequel to “The Passion of Christ.” Gibson talked about his upcoming film, “Flight Risk,'' on the debut episode ofArroyo Grande'' said FOX News contributor Raymond Arroyo, who lost his home of 15 years in the fire.
“It was a weird mixture of sadness and some kind of weird recognition and celebration,” Gibson said. “Yeah, I’m going to miss something. There was something valuable There was something personal thing, that just My heart breaks. I feel like I I'm taking off my clothes and getting ready for something else. ”
“This may be a very personal thing, but I feel like God Almighty is preparing me to do something big,” he added.
According to church leadersthen Arroyo I continued to ask Whether that loss was “mental preparation for the revival that is about to begin.''
“Exactly,” Gibson replied. “I think that's what it is. You know, God gives, God takes, we come in with nothing. It's the same thing as we go out.” And here's the deal: If you're asking, you're always fine beginning Kingdom of God. ”
Citing the Bible, Gibson emphasized God's provision and care for children. Matthew 6:26-27.
“You'll always be okay. You'll always have what you need. Look at the flowers in the field. Look at the birds in the air. They'll be fed and clothed,” Gibson said, which means things like: He shared that it was one of the. His father's favorite Bible verse.
he remembered his father telling him when he was young so as not to The filmmaker says this lesson, about worrying about “stuff” and “money,” has “stayed” with him ever since.
Gibson told Arroyo. loss of His home is ultimately an “opportunity” to recreate his path.
“You have to look at the positive side of this. I mean, there's a lot of negative side, but honestly, I look at this as kind of a blessing and a cleansing.” he Said. “I gained a lot of trust.”
Arroyo also asked Gibson about Joe Rogan's appearance last week. podcast There, he talked about how perfect the timing is for the sequel to The Passion of the Christ, The Resurrection, to be released 20 years later.
“Well, the worries and the weeds and the flowers have grown all around us over the last 20 years to the point where you wonder if society is degenerating in some way,” Gibson explained. “And I think we need to be reminded of the most fundamental things and the things that make up our civilization.”
“It took about 20 years, and I thought it was a little too late, but now I think it's perfect because everything that has happened has been resolved and I don't have to worry about that and just move on. I was free in the sense that I was able to accomplish what I wanted. being called “It’s about doing it,” he said.
Gibson emphasized, “And I being called To do that. I don't know why now is the right time, but I think it's the right time. ”
On Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump announced Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone will serve as “special ambassadors” to Hollywood. all The three men have been outspoken Trump supporters since the first presidential election in 2016., christian post report.
“They will serve as emissaries to me.” for the purpose of bringing “Hollywood, which has lost so much business over the past four years, is back overseas bigger, better, and stronger than ever!,” President Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, adding, “These three very The talented people will be my eyes and ears. And I will do what they suggest. It will be the Golden Age of Hollywood again, just like the United States itself!”
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First publication date is January 17, 2025.
