Video of the Day: Clip from the 1998 movie “Patch Adams”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Then Jesus said to them, “Suppose you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; 6 a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have no food to offer him.’ 7 And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is already locked, and my children and I are in bed. I can’t get up and give you anything.’ 8 I tell you, even though he will not get up and give you the bread because of friendship, yet because of your shameless audacity[e] he will surely get up and give you as much as you need, Luke 11:5-8.
Biblical Connection:
Robin Williams plays a med student who has an unusual approach to becoming a doctor. Rather than stay home and study like his roommate, Patch was eager to practice what he was learning. This passion led Adams to turn his own home into a clinic, trying to help as many people as possible. Yet, Patch broke some state laws in the process of helping treat people.
A first century doctor shares a parable of Jesus that no other gospel author includes. Something about this hypothetical situation speaks to Luke, reminding him of his oath taken to help this sick. Yet, the point of Jesus’ parable is an individual’s willingness to assist a friend regardless of the situation or time of day. This is what it means to treat people like a doctor helping a patient.
Closing Song:
Jesus daily lived out what he shared with his disciples and followers. Sometimes an affirmation, timely compliment or word of encouragement is just what a depressed soul needed to hear, serving as a boost to get them through the day. When human beings emulate the golden rule, treating others as you want to be treated, you’ll serve as a good doctor to friends and strangers.
by Jay Mankus
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