16 Aug, 2010
What's Luck Got to Do with It?
LONDON (Aug. 15) -- Friday the 13th proved especially unlucky for one 13-year-old British boy, who was struck by lightning at exactly 13:13 on the much-feared date.
The teenager was among a crowd of 170,000 people watching an aeronautical display at the Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival in the east of England when he was zapped by a bolt from the sky, reported The Mirror. He suffered minor burns and is expected to make a full recovery.
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The Beatitudes
2And [Jesus] he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
6"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
8"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
What does today's God's Story scripture teach us about bad luck?
Wow! What were the odds of that boy getting struck by lightning? According to the National Weather Service here in the U.S., the odds of getting struck by lighing in a given year is 1/750,000. Many websites reported this weekend, how "unlucky" that young man was, and how "lucky" he is to have survived.
But what does God's Story have to say about luck? Nothing! A quick search for "luck" in the Bible, searching multiple translations, led to "0 results" every time. Why? Because luck has nothing to do with how God operates! God operates much more in terms of "blessings," as we see in today's scripture.
How can I connect today's God's Story scripture to my life?
- Thank God for the many blessings you have experienced in your life.
- Make an effort this week to avoid the word "luck" in your conversations.
- Read Matthew 5:2-12 every day this week. If you haven't already, make an effort to memorize these verses.
How can I connect Today's Story, My Story, and God's Story to others?
- Ask some friends if they heard about Today's Story over the weekend.
- Start a conversation about "good luck" and "bad luck" with some friends to get a little deeper into their stories.
- Be ready to share your thoughts on God's blessings in your life.
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