Video of the Day: Clip from the 1998 film “You’ve Got Mail”
Bible Verse of the Day:
“Before I finished praying in my heart, Rebekah came out, with her jar on her shoulder. She went down to the spring and drew water, and I said to her, ‘Please give me a drink.’ 46 “She quickly lowered her jar from her shoulder and said, ‘Drink, and I’ll water your camels too.’ So I drank, and she watered the camels also. 47 “I asked her, ‘Whose daughter are you?’ “She said, ‘The daughter of Bethuel son of Nahor, whom Milkah bore to him.’ “Then I put the ring in her nose and the bracelets on her arms, 48 and I bowed down and worshiped the Lord. I praised the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who had led me on the right road to get the granddaughter of my master’s brother for his son. 49 Now if you will show kindness and faithfulness to my master, tell me; and if not, tell me, so I may know which way to turn,” Genesis 24:45-49.
Biblical Connection:
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan play bookstore owners Joe Fox and Kathleen Kelly. However, Joe is the Amazon version of bookstores making it impossible for the independent family run store to compete. Although Kathleen doesn’t give up, resisting the idea of selling her store, she finally succumbs the reality of her situation. As Joe buys out Kathleen, he plays the “what if game” with her, hoping for a specific response. Deep down, Joe is trying to express, I’ve fallen in love with you.
Isaac gives a servant specific instructions to follow in order to find a godly wife. These instructions include a series of signs that this woman is the one. According to Moses, as soon as Isaac’s servant finished his prayer for direction, Rebekah appeared. This is one of those God moments, like keeping in step with the Holy Spirit, Galatians 5:25. If ever feel lost, unsure of God’s plan and will for your life, turn to the Lord in prayer, asking and believing in the name of Jesus, John 16:24.
Closing Song:
May the lyrics of Where I Began help you find your way in life. If you get lost along the way, cry out to the Lord for help, ask for specifics and do so without doubt. Over time, you might be surprised by God’s plan for your life.
by Jay Mankus
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