Video of the Day: Trailer of 2020 ESPN Promotion “March Madness”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; 5 in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger; 6 in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; 7 in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; 8 through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report; genuine, yet regarded as impostors; 9 known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; 2 Corinthians 6:4-9.
Biblical Connection:
Every March sporting websites offer a free challenge with one-million-dollar prize going to the winner that completes a perfect Men’s NCAA Basketball bracket. Year after year, this prize continues to go unclaimed due to unpredictability of 68 teams playing one another over the course of 3 weeks. Although one individual once picked the first 49 games correctly, no one who has entered these contests has been perfect. Perhaps, this is why the annual men’s college basketball tournament has been coined March Madness.
From the spiritual realm, every day is filled with the unknown. You may have an idea of your daily routines in a typical work week, but only God knows what hardship that you will be facing. When Saul was called by God to become an apostle of Jesus Christ, his previous popularity as a Jewish leader vanished overnight. After changing his name, Paul opens up about the hardships that he has endured since becoming an apostle. When you put your faith on the line, Christians shouldn’t be surprised by unknown hardships, Ephesians 6:10-12. This is the madness occurring every month.
Closing Song:
Sometime the hardship of the unknown is simply trying to figure out God’s will for your life. The longer this process continues, Romans 12:1-2, the harder it becomes to trust God in the dark. May the lyrics of today’s song help remind you to let God fight the battles of the unknown.
by Jay Mankus
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