Video of the Day: Clip from the 1996 movie “The Greatest Game Ever Played
Bible Verse of the Day:
The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” 6 He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you, Luke 17:5-6.
Biblical Connection:
The Greatest Game Ever Played depicts a time in history when only members of a country club were allowed to enter the clubhouse. Head golf professionals had access to the golf course but were not permitted to enter the inner sanctuaries of clubhouses. Prior to the United States Open, Francis Ouimet borrowed money from his father to try to qualify for the United States Amateur. After falling apart down the stretch, Francis was forced to quit golf to pay back the debt he owed.
As a first century doctor, Luke was astonished by Jesus’ power to heal patients that medical professionals were unable to help. As Jesus teaches his followers about the dangers of sin, apostles pleaded with Jesus to increase their faith. Speaking in parables, Jesus points to the smallest amount of faith as being a building block to do great things in the future. While Francis doubted his ability to compete with professional golfers, a Father’s Day miracle fueled by belief propelled Ouimet to become the first amateur to win the United States Open Golf Championship.
Closing Song:
Life has a way of speeding up so fast that you forget to take the time to thank your earthly father. As another Father’s Day approaches, make the effort to remember God the Father and your dad.
by Jay Mankus
ExpressYourself4Him 