Video of the Day: Scene from the 2007 film “The Game Plan”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor. 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life, Galatians 6:6-8.
Biblical Connection:
Most sports movies have a similar theme of chasing a dream, competing for a championship or wanting to become a professional athlete. However, few focus on the consequences of self-gratification. In the 2007 film the Game Plan, Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson plays Joe Kingman, a professional football player who is self-absorbed, dwelling on his past accomplishments. When an eight-year-old girl, Peyton Kelly played by Madison Pettis, shows up at Kingman’s front door, his life will never be the same. If you receive a surprise from your past, you too may have to develop a game plan to take responsibility for your previous actions.
While ending a letter for Christians in Galatia, comprising the cities of Antioch, Iconium, Lystra and Derbe, the apostle Paul urges these individuals to do good. Since January is one of the few times of the year where people conceive a desire to change, this message comes at a teachable moment. From a human nature perspective, everyone has let God down, often multiple times in one day, Romans 3:9-12. Yet, this doesn’t mean we should throw in the towel by giving up. Rather in your own weaknesses to do good, Romans 7:15-17, call out to Jesus in prayer to help you overcome fleshly desires, Philippians 4:13. Learn to take each day one at a time so that the Holy Spirit will give you a daily game plan, Galatians 5:25, living and learning along the way.
Don’t beat yourself up when a game plan fails. Rather, live and learn so you don’t repeat today’s mistakes tomorrow.
by Jay Mankus
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