Video of the Day: Clip from the 1946 movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41 And because of his words many more became believers. 42 They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world,” John 4:39-42.
Biblical Connection:
When Uncle Billy loses a $8000 deposit, George Bailey’s Savings and Loans is in danger of going out of business. This financial strain causes George to attempt suicide, jumping off a bridge before the guardian angel Clarence saves his life. Clarence then shows George what life in Bedford Falls would have been like if George was never born. George learns the impact that he made on other people.
Jesus turned a simple conversation about water on a hot summer day into a moment of ministry for a woman looking for love in all the wrong places. When Jesus meets her family and friends, a spiritual revival breaks out in Samaria. This is the impact Jesus made during His 3-year earthly ministry. Therefore, don’t throw your life away. Rather, seize the opportunities that God gives you this Christmas to share your faith.
Closing Song:
Christmas is a time of reflection, looking back throughout the year to see where God has taken you. Instead of worrying about who got better or more presents than you, be thankful for the individuals that you’ve met in life. When you focus on the positive, you’ll have a better chance of impacting others like George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life.
by Jay Mankus
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