Video of the Day: Clip from the 2006 movie “Faith Like Potatoes”
Bible Verse of the Day:
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God, Romans 8:26-27.
Biblical Connection:
Faith Like Potatoes was inspired by the true story of a Scottish man who moves to Africa to become a Zambian farmer. When Angus Buchan’s crops are wiped out by a hailstorm, he learns to place his trust in God for his future. After planting potatoes, taking a huge risk, Angus has an encounter that transformed his life, encountering a dead woman who is miraculously brought back to life.
Part of any faith journey is being obedient to God’s calling. When Angus responded to a cry for help, he finds himself in an awkward position, unsure of what to do. This is when the Holy Spirit intervened, speaking through Angus as he laid hands upon this dead woman. Unfortunately, most Christians don’t believe this type of healing is possible today. However, when you are open to God’s will, the power of prayer is unleashed.
Closing Song:
The apostle Paul’s life is filled with amazing adventures which likely inspired some of the words his epistles in the New Testament. According to Acts 16, Paul and Silas are imprisoned for casting out a demon from a fortune teller. Perhaps, the knowledge of Romans 8:26-27 was experienced while Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God in jail at midnight. As the Holy Spirit fueled this unorthodox church service, these first century missionaries became a hostage of peace.
by Jay Mankus
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