Video of the Day: Clip from the 2004 movie “National Treasure”
Bible Verse of the Day:
When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, 13 he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. 14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” – Esther 4:12-14
Biblical Connection:
Nicolas Cage plays Benjamin Franklin Gates, a descendant of treasure hunters. Intrigued as a child by the legend of the Templar Treasure, Gates follows this dream until he’s confronted by a moral dilemma. Does Ben sit back and allow one of his former business partners to steal the Declaration of Independence? After trying to warn the authorities, Ben makes up his mind to act.
In today’s featured passage, Mordecai brings up the concept of sinning by omission. The earthly brother of Jesus addresses sins of action and sins of inaction in James 4:17. As the cousin and guardian of the Queen of Persia, Mordecai urges Esther to use her high position to defend and protect the Jews. Merely keeping the status quo won’t save her descendants.
Closing Song:
The lyrics of today’s song serve as a prayer to rid your life of selfish ambition and selfish desires. The end goal is to for any glimpses of self to be burned up so that only the love of Christ is present for all to see.
by Jay Mankus
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