Video of the Day: Clip from the 2000 movie “Cast Away”
Bible Verse of the Day:
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing,” John 15:1-5.
Biblical Connection:
Tom Hanks plays FedEx operations executive Chuck Noland who is the lone survivor of a plane crash. As packages from FedEx wash up upon shore, Chuck is resourceful, using what he has to survive. However, after 4 long years, Chuck comes to the grim reality that he has power over nothing. This is Chuck’s confession after a freighter at sea discovers him floating on a raft.
During Passion Week, Jesus shares a similar message to His disciples. Unaware of His upcoming betrayal, arrest and crucifixion, Jesus is trying to prepare these men for the future. Jesus uses a gardening analogy, to call His disciples to stay connected to the vine. Eleven of twelve failed their first spiritual test on Good Friday, trusting their own abilities rather than placing their hope in God.
Closing Song:
Sometimes making a big mistake or messing up serves as a spiritual wakeup call. If you find yourself trying to stay in control with power over nothing, get plugged into God by tapping into the power of the Holy Spirit, 2 Peter 1:3-4. This will help you get reconnected with God.
by Jay Mankus
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