Video of the Day: Clip from the 2006 movie “Invincible”
Bible Verse of the Day:
For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.” 11 We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies. 12 Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the food they eat. 13 And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13.
Biblical Connection:
Tonight is the first full week of preseason football in the National Football League. Undrafted free agents will be pouring out their heart and soul on the field, willing to do whatever it takes to fulfill a lifelong dream. This is the back story for Invincible, a story of how a bartender named Vince Papile tried out for the Philadelphia Eagles and made this team led by head coach Dick Vermeil.
The apostle Paul writes a second letter to the Church at Thessalonica. After helping start this church, Paul was a busy missionary who received news that members were becoming idle in their faith. This lack of devotion to God began to disrupt the church as some leaders were setting bad examples that others followed. Paul called believers to become active in their faith, like players seeking to make an NFL roster in August.
Closing Song:
Vision is one of those qualities in life that provides direction. Yet, without vision for the future, it’s easy to become idle like members of the Church at Thessalonica. As you seek the Lord, you’ll be able to have direction in life and if the timing is right, achieve a lifelong goal like Vince Papile.
by Jay Mankus
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