Video of the Day: Clip from the 2019 movie “Knives Out” (language warning)
Bible Verse of the Day:
That night all the members of the community raised their voices and wept aloud. 2 All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole assembly said to them, “If only we had died in Egypt! Or in this wilderness! 3 Why is the Lord bringing us to this land only to let us fall by the sword? Our wives and children will be taken as plunder. Wouldn’t it be better for us to go back to Egypt?” 4 And they said to each other, “We should choose a leader and go back to Egypt.” 5 Then Moses and Aaron fell facedown in front of the whole Israelite assembly gathered there. 6 Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had explored the land, tore their clothes 7 and said to the entire Israelite assembly, “The land we passed through and explored is exceedingly good. 8 If the Lord is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us. 9 Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not be afraid of the people of the land, because we will devour them. Their protection is gone, but the Lord is with us. Do not be afraid of them.” 10 But the whole assembly talked about stoning them. Then the glory of the Lord appeared at the tent of meeting to all the Israelites. 11 The Lord said to Moses, “How long will these people treat me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the signs I have performed among them? – Numbers 14:1-11
Biblical Connection:
The concept of a will dates back to ancient Greece and Rome. However, modern wills must be documented in a certain legal manner less it becomes null and void. Subsequently, as the public reading of Harlan Thrombey’s will is revealed, family members can’t believe their ears. This will suggest that the only person Harlan trusted prior to his death was his maid.
The words of Number 14 reveal why Israel wandered in the wilderness for 40 years before entering the promised land in Canaan. Isreal could have entered less than 2 years after their exodus out of Egypt. Yet, doubt, unbelief and thankless hearts poisoned the minds of Israel. The only 2 optimistic people in Israel were nearly stoned to death for trying to change the narrative.
Closing Song:
Fear convinced 10 of 12 Israeli scouts that the giants living in Canaan would not be able to be conquered by God. This lack of thankfulness led to a spirit of complaining. Perhaps, learning from the mistakes of Israel will accelerate God’s plan for your life. Before wandering another day in a spiritual wilderness, chose thankfulness over complaining.
by Jay Mankus
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