Video of the Day: Clip from the 1998 movie “A Civil Action”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. 13 But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia, Daniel 10:12-13.
Biblical Connection:
The film A Civil Action was inspired by the book written by Jonathon Harr. Despite the risk of bankrupting his firm, lawyer Jan Schlichtman takes on a case involving two large companies trying to hide their part in contaminating a local water supply. For an extended period of time, large corporations hid behind a war chest that prevented defendants from getting justice.
Today’s passage in the Bible recognizes that certain areas, cities, regions and states are controlled by demonic influences. The apostle Paul confirms this fact in Ephesians 6:12, illustrating the ongoing struggle for power in the heavenly realms. Subsequently, sometimes you find yourself fighting a losing battle fueled by powers of darkness. Dr. Ed Murphy provides case studies in The Handbook for Spiritual Warfare about more recent demonic forces at work in the United States.
Closing Song:
Most Christians aren’t prepared for the spiritual hornet nests that they may stir up. The next time you find yourself fighting a losing battle, seek the advice of a spiritual mentor so that you don’t pursue this on your own.
by Jay Mankus
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