Video of the Day: Clip from the 1994 movie “A Miracle on 34th Street”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know[b] my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” 8 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” 9 Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work, John 14:5-10.
Biblical Connection:
The original Miracle on 34th Street made in 1947 uses a different angle on proving Santa Claus’ existence. Mail men bring in bags of letters written by children addressed to Santa Claus. Meanwhile, the 1994 version uses a one-dollar bill printed by the United States treasury to prove God exists. If an invisible God is recognized, a physical Santa Claus is deemed possible by the judge.
Today’s passage is spoken by Jesus following Palm Sunday. Jesus is attempting to prepare his disciples for life after his death, resurrection and ascension into heaven. Jesus is telling these men that I am the way, the truth and the life. While Philip has a doubting Thomas moment, he does place his trust in Jesus based upon actions taken in Acts 8:26-40.
Closing Song:
As December commences, now is a great time to place your trust in God. May the testimony of Frank Reich and the lyrics of In Christ Alone inspire you to fan into flame your faith this winter.
by Jay Mankus
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