Video of the Day: Scene from the 2017 film “The Shack”
Bible Verse of the Day:
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins, Matthew 6:12-15.
Biblical Connection:
A weekend of camping for a man and his three children turns into a living nightmare. Sam Worthington plays Mack Phillips, a grieving man who receives a mysterious invitation to meet with God. The location where God wants to me is a shack in the middle of the wilderness. Unfortunately, the shack just happens to be the place where his daughter Missy was abducted and murdered. When a root of bitterness takes hold of Mack’s heart, his ability to love is crippled.
The words of today’s featured passage come from the middle of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. After teaching about the spiritual discipline of fasting, Jesus turns his attention toward prayer. Rather than overwhelm His audience, Jesus provides a basic outline on topics that you should cover as you pray. Immediately following this prayer, Jesus throws a curve to this crowd about forgiveness. If you don’t forgive others, God won’t forgive you. There are plenty of Mack Phillips that you’ll encounter in life, struggling to recover from a shocking trial that has shaken and tattered their faith.
Closing Song:
Bart Millard endured a rough upbringing which inspired the film I Can Only Image. May the lyrics of this song help you or someone you love who has been crippled by a devasting trial in their life.
by Jay Mankus
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