Video of the Day: Clip from the 2006 film “The Winning Season”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life, Galatians 6:7-8.
Biblical Connection:
Defeat, embarrassment and failure often serve as a wakeup call to individuals who endure this cruel fate. In today’s scene, Sam Rockwell plays Bill, a novice girls’ basketball coach who addresses his team following a humiliating blowout loss. Trying to avoid a similar result in the future, Bill challenges his players to take basketball more seriously. Yet, from a human nature standpoint, a couple of players mention other things in life which are more important than basketball.
As a former high school basketball coach in Indiana, it’s easy to see who lives and breathes basketball from those with other priorities in life. In the middle of the first century, the apostle Paul writes to the Church at Galatia who allowed a religious sect known as the Judaizers to infiltrate and negatively influence their church. Whether you’re playing basketball or seeking to elevate your faith, you reap what you sow. Until you start taking something seriously, God will not honor half-hearted and lukewarm efforts.
Closing Song:
Improving in any area of your life requires dedication, discipline and self-control. While some individuals are more blessed than others, going through the motions will eventually catch up with you. May today’s devotion motivate you to start sowing the spiritual fruits in Galatians 5:22-23.
by Jay Mankus
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