Video of the Day: Clip from the 2005 movie “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe”
Bible Verse of the Day:
(What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions[c]? 10 He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.) 11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ, Ephesians 4:9-13.
Biblical Connection:
The underlining message of today’s scene points to spiritual gifts and talents. Unfortunately, many of these stay hidden for a lifetime until an elder, mentor or pastor help you uncover this untapped potential. While Father Christmas provides weapons for the upcoming war against the White Witch, Christians must be proactive in discovering spiritual gifts in their youth.
The apostle Paul highlights Jesus’ part in laying out the biblical foundation for a first century church. Jesus poured his life into training 12 disciples who spent 3 years learning under His leadership. In the book of Acts, apostles are sent out as missionaries to fulfill the great commission, Acts 1:8. Ultimately, Christians serve in the role or roles God has gifted you.
Closing Song:
Sometimes moments of reflection enable you to see a gift from your past that went unappreciated. Meanwhile, life is a journey where other treasures take time to uncover. As you seek to find the right gifts for family and friends this Christmas, don’t neglect the spiritual talents that are ready to be put into practice, 2 Timothy 1:5.
by Jay Mankus
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