Video of the Day: Clip from E:60 featuring college basketball greats “Remembering Hank Gathers”
Bible Verse of the Day:
“Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is. 5 You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Everyone is but a breath, even those who seem secure,” Psalm 39:4-5.
Biblical Connection:
To college basketball fans, today is known as Selection Sunday. Sixty-eight teams will be invited to a tournament which commences March Madness beginning Tuesday evening. Every year a Cinderella team appears out of nowhere, becoming the darling of this year’s tournament. Unfortunately, when their magical run comes to an end, most of these players and teams are forgotten. Today’s clip honors Hank Gathers who died unexpectedly in the prime of his life.
Today’s passage is a Psalm of David, inspired by his struggle after being disciplined by God in 2 Samuel 12:7-12. This punishment includes the death of a new son born by Bathsheba. As a young, gifted basketball, Hank Gathers was destined to become a star in the National Basketball Association. Yet, when diagnosed with a heart condition, Hank was putting his life in jeopardy. Subsequently, the living should remember the words of James 4:14 as tomorrow isn’t guaranteed.
Closing Song:
Human beings tend to grieve in different ways. Kenny Marks sings about an individual who hid his pain. As I speak to teenagers each month at church, the more you verbalize your pain, the sooner healing will arrive. Yet, coping with an unexpected death might take years to recover. As you wrestle and wait for answers, remember the words of David and James.
by Jay Mankus
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