Video of the Day: Clip from the 1991 film “City Slickers”
Bible Verse of the Day:
One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother, Proverbs 18:24.
Biblical Connection:
Billy Crystal plays Mitch Robbins, a forty-year-old who is going through a mid-life crisis. Mitch hates his job, sees his life as a glass half-empty and is urged by his wife to spend a few weeks with his two best friends, Phil Berquist played by Daniel Stern and Ed Furillo, Bruno Kirby. This coming-of-age film brings these three amigos together as they volunteer to guide a herd of cattle through a desert and mountain pass. When Mitch saves the life of Noman, a calf born during this trip, his life is rejuvenated thanks to the help from Phil and Ed.
As the King of Israel, Solomon came to realize how unreliable friends can be. When you’re the king, some of your friends may have their hand out, expecting Solomon to give them something or honor them in a special way. Solomon was between 20-25 when his father David passed away. When Solomon was growing up, he likely noticed the special friendship that David and Jonathon shared. While Solomon may have pointed to this friendship in Proverbs 18:24, scholars believe King Solomon was referring to Christ who is the ultimate friend to all who believe, Romans 10:9-11.
Closing Song:
As February draws to a close this week, may the Lord bless you with a special Christian friend in 2025, to help you in your time of need.
by Jay Mankus
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