Video of the Day: Clip from the television series “Castle”
Bible Verse of the Day:
It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age 6 and who have fallen[c] away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace. 7 Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God. 8 But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed. In the end it will be burned, Hebrews 6:4-8.
Biblical Connection:
The ABC television drama Castle ran for 8 seasons featuring detective Kate Beckett and novelist Richard Castle. Castle is introduced to the NYPD when a copycat killer lives out murders in Richard’s books. While Beckett and Castle relationship is on and off again the last 4 seasons, Richard attempts to protect Kate until she is unwilling to change her ways.
The author of Hebrews appears to reference Jesus’ Parable of the Sower. Back in Matthew 13:1-23, Jesus talks about different obstacles farmers face prior to planting seeds. Since not every soil is ideal, Jesus breaks down what each of these specific barriers represent. Since Kate’s heart has become hardened, Richard has reached a point in their relationship where there is nothing else, he can do. Until individuals are willing to change, you have to let them go until they are ready for help.
Closing Song:
Strong willed individuals are often the hardest to help. Richard Castle stuck around for 4 years hoping to make a difference in Kate’s life. Yet, when you find yourself under the ruins of a broken relationship, prayer and time are your available options until those whom you love realize they have a problem and are open for assistance.
by Jay Mankus
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