Video of the Day: Clip from the 1995 movie “Jumanji”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats[b]; do not be frightened,” 1 Peter 3:13-14.
As a kid, I recall marathon games of Monopoly that would last for a couple of days. Yet, Jumanji features a game that becomes so dangerous, two of the original players quit, waiting until adulthood to complete the game they began decades earlier. Before receiving the roll that he needed to end this game, this boy turned man finally faces his fear.
Peter who once denied knowing Jesus three times prior to His crucifixion addresses the topic of fear. Perhaps Peter is reflecting upon his conversation with Jesus in John 21:15-23. Like a man looking back at the mistakes of his past, Peter urges first century Christians to stand up for what’s right, even if this results in persecution.
Closing Song:
James 1:2-4 connects the dots as trials open the door for Christians to become mature and complete. When you do face your fears, you’ll be placing your trust in the Lord.
by Jay Mankus
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