Video of the Day: Clip from the 1986 movie “Children of a Lesser God”
Bible Verse of the Day:
As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him, John 9:1-3.
Biblical Connection:
Children of a Lesser God is a story about life inside a school for the deaf. Today’s scene features a new speech teacher trying to find his way, asking questions about a janitor who gets in an argument with the head cook. James Leeds takes an interest in Sarah who is struggling with who she is as a human being and not just the deaf girl. As a relationship begins, James uncovers the darkness of Sarah’s past.
The Old Testament teaches that blessings in life come from obedience to God. Meanwhile, curses in the form of birth defects such as being born blind or deaf are a curse from God. This is the context behind the conversation that the disciples partake in upon meeting this man in John. As the disciples get sidetracked, Jesus explains why this particular man was born blind. As someone born with a severe speech impediment, I know the power of God to heal what science couldn’t explain.
Closing Song:
The disciples did not understand why their spiritual leader had to suffer and die on a cross. Yet, in life there will be many events that won’t make any sense on the surface. Nonetheless, as the Lord continues to work in mysterious ways, it may take time for you to understand the uncomfortable situations in life.
by Jay Mankus
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