Video of the Day: Clip from the 1994 movie “The Shawshank Redemption” (language warning)
Bible Verse of the Day:
David again brought together all the able young men of Israel—thirty thousand. 2 He and all his men went to Baalah[a] in Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name,the name of the Lord Almighty, who is enthroned between the cherubim on the ark. 3 They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart 4 with the ark of God on it,[c] and Ahio was walking in front of it. 5 David and all Israel were celebrating with all their might before the Lord, with castanets,[d] harps, lyres, timbrels, sistrums and cymbals, 2 Samuel 6:1-5.
Biblical Connection:
Prior to this scene in the dining hall, Andy Dufresne locks himself in an office, playing music on the prison’s intercom system. This prank cost Andy 2 weeks in solitary confinement in utter darkness. Yet, the power of music kept Andy in a positive state of mind. Instead of complaining, Andy replayed the lyrics of his favorite songs over and over again within his mind.
King David wanted to bring the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem for many years. To prepare for this celebration, David incorporates music like a modern-day parade. Instead of floats, the Ark of the Covenant is the featured attraction, a symbol of God’s presence. Although David doesn’t dance like he did in 1 Chronicles 15:29, music moved David’s soul.
Closing Song:
Dancing became my favorite past time in high school. When I got my driver’s license, I started attending local high school dances. I couldn’t get enough, pouring my heart and soul into this hobby. When individuals begin to memorize the lyrics of Christian music, it doesn’t matter where you are as the message of this music stays within your mind.
by Jay Mankus
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