Video of the Day: Scene from the 2013 film “23 Blast”
Bible Verse of the Day:
A second time they summoned the man who had been blind. “Give glory to God by telling the truth,” they said. “We know this man is a sinner.” 25 He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” – John 9:24-25
Biblical Connection:
Travis Freeman played by Mark Hapka is a Kentucky teenager who loses his sight in the film 23 Blast. To avoid embarrassment, Travis practices snapping at night to help regain his God given ability to play football. Today’s clip illustrates the obstacles that Travis must face before he can be trusted to play another snap in a high school football game. Perhaps, today’s devotion will help a younger generation appreciate what they have before something like your ability to see is taken away from you.
In the first century, Jews believed that being born blind was a sign of God punishing you or your parents for something they did prior to their child being born. Subsequently, as the Pharisees investigate this miraculous healing by Jesus, this man with restored sight is honest about what just happened. Unfortunately, when bad things happen to good people, God is usually the first person to blame. Instead of seeing God as the giver of all God things, James 1:17, dramatic events like losing your sight can lead to a root of bitterness and misery. While some people may be healed like this man in John, most Christians are forced to trust God in darkness until answers to prayer are received.
Closing Song:
May testimonies like Travis Freeman encourage you to fight through unexpected times of darkness that you’ll face in life.
by Jay Mankus
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