Video of the Day: Clip from the 2009 movie “The Blindside” (language warning)
Bible Verse of the Day:
Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God. 5 The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask God for help. 6 But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives. 7 Give the people these instructions, so that no one may be open to blame. 8 Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever, 1 Timothy 5:3-8.
Biblical Connection:
The Blindside contains an earlier scene when Michael Oher’s adopted mom pulls him aside during tryouts. Sandra Bullock tells Michael to embrace all of his teammates by treating each like a family member. Just before the snap in today’s scene, Michael has a flashback of these words, inspiring him to defend his teammates by blocking with all his might until the whistle blows.
As a teenage pastor, Timothy receives instructions from the apostle Paul about leading his congregation. Paul’s advice includes God’s expectations for Christians, treating members of their church like family members. Jesus told his disciples that others will know you by the love that you display daily. This is how you should defend and treat your family.
Closing Song:
Love doesn’t come naturally. Nor is love instantly absorbed by reading a slogan on an NFL field like “choose love.” Rather, love flows out of Christians who have developed a legacy of faith.
by Jay Mankus
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