Video of the Day: Clip from the 1983 movie “National Lampoon’s Vacation”
Bible Verse of the Day:
The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” 32 So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place, Mark 6:30-32.
Biblical Connection:
I grew up in an age where fathers took several weeks off each summer to spend time with their family. Part of the American dream included earning enough to pay for these annual trips. The Griswold family’s cross-country drive to the Walley World is something that American families could relate to. My family drove 9 hours to visit Maine in August every summer.
John Mark writes about the hectic pace experienced during Jesus’ 3-year earthly ministry. Jesus realized that even in full time ministry, you have to take time to recreate by doing something fun. While not every vacation occurs in a solitary or quiet place, this is a good practice to avoid burning yourself out mentality. This is a daily practice that prepared Jesus for each day, Mark 1:35.
Closing Song:
Sometimes the hardest part of any vacation is the drive or plane trip to your destination. This is when you might start to fall asleep like Clark Griswold. However, when you arrive, make sure that you are able to recreate your soul during this break from real life.
by Jay Mankus
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