Video of the Day: Clip from the 1996 movie “Tin Cup”
Bible Verse of the Day:
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly[a] with your God, Micah 6:8.
Today is the first round of the United States Golf Open Championship. Of the 4 majors in professional golf, the U.S. Open is considered the most challenging and difficult set-up with deep rough, firm conditions and lightning-fast greens. When the wind is up and greens become like ice, par is good enough to win a U.S. Open. Unfortunately, Tin Cup doesn’t have the patience for this type of tournament, undisciplined and not able to accept par when a birdie is possible.
Micah was a minor prophet who lived in the 8th century before Christ’s birth. Micah served the Lord as a prophet during Hezekiah’s reign as King of Judah. One of the themes of Micah is hope for restoration. Similar to a professional caddie setting up a golfer for success, Micah provides Jewish followers with 3 key steps to live out their faith in God. As individuals act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God, they’ll fulfill the New Testament Golden Rule: loving God and others.
Closing Song:
Athletes who strive for perfection will always be disappointed at some point in life. This is where patience and discipline are necessary. When greatness courts failure, you need a spiritual caddie in life to let you know when par is good enough to win.
by Jay Mankus
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