Video of the Day: Scene from the 2006 film “Facing the Giants”
Bible Verse of the Day:
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it, ” Matthew 7:13-14.
Biblical Connection:
The dimensions of a typical high school field goal post are 10 feet high, 23 feet, 4 inches wide and 22 feet tall on either side with some up to 25 feet. As David transitions from soccer to a field goal kicker, he struggles to get a feel for kicking footballs. Whenever an athlete begins to lose confidence, doubt enters their minds. If this doubt enters a belief system, kickers will think they are going to miss before they even try. This is where the special teams coach intervenes, using today’s passage as an image, a target to shoot for.
Jesus uses a similar illustration when speaking to his disciples in Matthew 21:18-22. According to a disciple who was with Jesus on this day, everyone was in awe of Jesus’ ability to immediately wither an unproductive fig tree. Reading the faces of His disciples, Jesus talks about the relationship between belief and faith. Whenever doubt interferes, prayers offered up to God come back empty. Subsequently, whether you’re trying to kick a game winning field, pass a test in school or be successful at work, you must believe in God’s power to alter your situation and grant you success. A lack of faith is keeping many Christians from removing the mountain, obstacle and roadblock currently standing in their way. Confront your fears today by following the less traveled road.
Closing Prayer:
Don’t be afraid to seek help as we all need to be rescued from a dying confidence when storms of failure come crashing upon the shores of your life.
by Jay Mankus
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