Video of the Day: Clip from the 2008 movie “Fool’s Gold”
Bible Verse of the Day:
“Do you now believe?” Jesus replied. 32 “A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. 33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world,” John 16:31-33.
Biblical Connection:
The expression “the calm before the storm” can be traced back to the 17th century from a play entitled The Dumb Knight. It is believed that this saying comes from seafaring folklore. Treasurer hunter Finn is divorced by his wife Tess, left to search alone for a Spanish galleon which was part of a treasure fleet. However, after finding a vital clue, Tess and her wealthy boss come to help.
As Jesus talks to his disciples during Passion Week, He warns them of a spiritual storm on the horizon. Perhaps the disciples had become too comfortable after spending 3 years with Jesus. Less than a week after Palm Sunday, things didn’t go as the disciples expected. With Jesus arrested and crucified later on that Friday, Jesus overcame the world by rising from the dead, on Easter Sunday.
Closing Song:
When things don’t go as planned, remember the words of Jesus. Or as the author of Hebrews writes in chapter 12 verse 4, at least you haven’t shed blood. Take heart when things don’t go your way. Press on to keep living.
by Jay Mankus
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