Video of the Day: Clip from the 2010 movie “The King’s Speech”
Bible Verse of the Day:
A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech. 18 Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive out the spirit, but they could not.” 19 “You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.” 20 So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth. 21 Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” “From childhood,” he answered. 22 “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” 23 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” 24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” 25 When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.” 26 The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, “He’s dead.” 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up, Mark 9:17-27.
Biblical Connection:
The King’s Speech follows the travails of King George VI. George’s stuttering is hidden from the public, reaching out to a speech therapist to prepare him for the most important speech of his life. Today’s scene serves as a disclaimer as the therapist reveals that he is not a doctor. However, Lionel uses anger and common sense to help King George find his voice.
In the first century, the mute and stutterers often accepted their condition as a lifelong hassle. However, when Jesus encounters a spirt which was robbing a boy of talking. Jesus provides a glimmer of hope by emphasizing the importance of belief. Immediately, the father of this boy asks Jesus to help him with his unbelief. This stage the set for the casting out of 2 demonic spirits.
Closing Song:
As a boy who stuttered for the first 21 years of my life, I understand the pain that this man’s son endured. However, when minds are open to the possibility of a miracle, doubt and impure spirits are the factors keeping the silent from discovering their voice. May today’s passage provide hope to the mute and stutterers in the world.
by Jay Mankus
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