Video of the Day: Clip from the 1985 Trailer “Poison Ivy”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” 41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, Luke 22:39-41.
Biblical Connection:
Over the years of cinema and television, there have been various productions with the title Poison Ivy. One of these is about a boy who stuttered, struggling to express himself. When this first aired on television I was in high school. Later that summer I attended my first weeklong summer camp. Since this was a boy only Fellowship of Christian Athletes camp, I didn’t have the normal temptations that a co-ed camp contains.
One of the disciples’ recounts a memorable statement made by Jesus which Luke includes within his gospel. From a theological standpoint, Jesus is speaking from a point of authority being fully man and fully God known as Homoousios. While Jesus never sinned, Hebrews 4:14-15, he was able to understand the weaknesses of the human flesh. Rather than merely talk about temptation, Jesus took proactive steps by praying.
Closing Song:
Summer has a way of getting Christians out of their normal routine. Today’s devotion serves as a wakeup call to avoid the temptations of summer.
by Jay Mankus
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