Video of the Day: Scene from the 2014 film “When the Game Stands Tall”
Bible Passage of the Day:
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything, James 1:2-4.
Biblical Connection:
From 1992-2003, the football team at De La Salle High won 151 consecutive games. This special program from Concord, California established a football dynasty that might never be duplicated. The attached movie clip attempts to recreate the disappointment inside the De La Salle locker room on the night their win streak came to an end. After a player throws his helmet, an assistant coach intervenes to remind this player of the culture that has been established at De La Salle. As players begin to complement their first loss, Coach Ladouceur played by Jim Caviezel addresses the team. Coach Ladouceur uses this painful experience as a teachable moment to challenge and help these young men recover from defeat.
Prior to becoming a leader at the Church in Jerusalem, James was the younger brother of Jesus. According to first century historians, James was like many Jews did not believe that his own brother was the Savior of the world. Following the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday, James is transformed by this miracle. As James writes to first century Christians, he begins this letter by explaining how followers of Jesus should embrace trials. Like suffering defeat on the gridiron, life’s trials provide opportunities for spiritual growth. When individuals consider trials a pure joy, long term benefits include maturity and perseverance. This is how God wants people to recover from the agony of defeat.
Closing Song:
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