Video of the Day: Clip from the 2002 film “Joshua”
Bible Verse of the Day:
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit, Psalm 34:17-18.
Biblical Connection:
The 2002 film Joshua addresses a hypothetical, “what if a resurrected Jesus suddenly appears in your small town?” When a stranger named Joshua rolls into town one morning, Auburn begins to be touched by a modern-day spiritual leader. Serving as an artist, carpenter and potter, encounters with Joshua start the healing process for battered and broken souls who call Auburn home. Rather than pointing attention to himself, Joshua interacts with all members of this community, loving broken and calloused individuals like the woman in today’s scene.
The prophet Samuel referred to David as a man after God’s own heart. Despite his imperfections and sinful desires highlighted in 2 Samuel 11 and 12, David often poured out his heart to God in prayer. On one occasion David pretended to be insane before the King of Shechem. Following his departure, David wrote Psalm 34. One of the keys to a powerful prayer is claiming God’s promises to come to fruition in your own life. Perhaps, the words of today’s Bible verse aren’t just for you. Rather, David cries out to the Lord for his own healing for a broken heart and crushed spirit.
Closing Prayer:
If you find yourself broken hearted, crushed or devastated by an unforeseen trial in 2025, pray the words of King David to find healing for your soul.
by Jay Mankus
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