Video of the Day: Clip from the 1999 movie “Double Jeopardy”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for, Hebrews 11:1-2.
Today’s clip includes two scenes. The first one in prison, missing another of her son’s birthday. Despite being behind bars, the power of hope prevented Ashley Judd’s character from giving up. The final scene displays the end result of hope, being reunited with her son. Unfortunately, when hope disappears, life becomes a daily struggle, a grind just to get up and start a new day.
The author of Hebrews begins a chapter entitled the Bible Hall of Faith with the power of hope. The founding fathers of Isreal never experienced God’s promised land. While doubt remained present in their minds, each pressed on waiting on the Lord to provide. This is why the ancients commended Isreal’s initial leaders for their blind faith, fueled by the power of hope.
Closing Song:
As a new assistant manager, I interact with people who point out everything that needs to be adjusted, corrected and fixed. While this can be overwhelming, I try to see things from an as is, could be/should be point of view. As minds turn from criticism toward solutions, a seed of hope is sown within my soul. This is the relationship between hope and faith, pressing on as I wait for answers to be revealed. This is the power of hope.
by Jay Mankus
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