“S.C.M.O.D.S.”

In The Blues Brothers, Jake and Elwood get pulled over after Elwood fails to stop at a red light, which he thought was yellow. He talks to Jake briefly while the officers check Elwood's license.


Elwood: Man, I haven't been pulled over in six months. I bet those cops have got "SCMODS".
Jake: "SCMODS?"
Elwood: "State County Municipal Offender Data System."


I have a way that you can apply SCMODS as a daily affirmation for your walk with Christ. Just remember these three things:

S hare

C hrist with others;

M editate

O n the Word;

D aily

S urrender yourself

The world today can be busy. We get so lost in our daily routines and what we want for us, that we forget about what Christ wants us to do, live for Him. But if we remember "SCMODS," then we have a good start at changing our routine to live our lives the way God wants us to. Everyday we need to find a way to tell someone about Christ. We need to read the Bible, God’s word for us, everyday. Even if it’s just one verse a day, read it and meditate on what in means. And last but not least, surrender yourself daily to God. Pray your praises and concerns to Him each day. Let God take over your day each day. Listen when He is trying to speak to you.


If we do these three things each and everyday, then we are fulfilling God purpose for us. These things are easy to do once you get the hang of it and it’s the least we could do in return for the amazing love that God has for us.


Dear Lord, thank you for your awesome love. Teach us to be your hands and feet in this world. Help us to remember this daily affirmation, to grow closer to you and to help us bring others to you. We want to always have you on our minds so that we are ready to share you with others. We want to read your word and grow closer to you. We want you to come into our lives each day and direct us down your path Lord. We are greatful of your love and we love you with all our hearts. In your name, Amen.

-J

"Spread the Word!"

When Jake and Elwood Blues get the band back together, they set out to spread the word of their big show, the show that would raise the money needed for the orphanage. They did this by strapping a ginormous megaphone to the top of the Bluesmobile and driving all around the town promoting themselves to all they drove past.

Do we spread God's word as Jake and Elwood did? Do we "strap on a megaphone" when we want to tell someone about Christ?

The Bible tells us, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 “And because of you, the Lord's message has spread everywhere in those regions. Now the news of your faith in God is known all over the world.” 1 Thessalonians 1:8

We have opportunities everyday to spread the news of Jesus Christ. We need to be ready to tell someone when we are faced with a person that does not know Him.

I had the chance about a year ago to tell a rather large group of people, at least large by my standards, about the love that Christ has for us. I am terrified of getting up on a stage and speaking aloud to a congregation, but on this day I had my fear literally taken from me. I had recently been on a spiritual retreat known as the “Walk to Emmaus” and was given the opportunity to tell of my experience of the retreat. This was my chance to spread the word! I was amazed by how God took my fear and replaced it with confidence to share His love for me.

Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for the Words you have given to us. Please help us to not be fearful of speaking to others about You and your love for us. Let us spread your Word to all that we meet. Replace our fear with confidence to promote You like the Blues Brothers promoting their big show. Amen.

-J

"We're on a Mission from God"

“We’re on a mission from God.” Every one of us, whether we know it or not, are on a mission planned out by God before we were even conceived. Think about that for a second… YOU are on a mission. But what does that mean? What is your mission? How do we find out what mission God has sent to us?

In The Blues Brothers, Jake and Elwood are sent out to raise $5000 for the orphanage that raised them. This place meant a lot to them, it was their family, and they knew that God had given them this task. How were they going to raise the money though? Jake had literally just walked out of prison. They decided to start their mission by getting themselves to church. To get right with God as some would say. It was there that Jake saw the light and was overcome by the spirit of the Lord, and the Lord spoke to him. “We’re getting the band back together!” That was their mission.

Jesus said: “I am sending them into the world, just as you sent me.” John 17:18 Jesus was on a mission, no question about that. He was sent here to save us. Jake and Elwood were sent to save the orphanage. What mission has God sent you on?

           

Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” God has prepared us for a mission before we were even created. We may not know what journey lies ahead for us, but if we seek direction through Christ, then we are on the right path.

Dear Lord, Help us to seek You and your mission for us.  Shine your light upon us to reveal the path you planned. Open our hearts and minds to your direction at all times so that we may be ready to start our mission when you send us. Amen.

Welcome!

Welcome to the Blues Brothers Devotional Blog. I'd like to welcome you here. This is a blog that started with a thought with friends, an idea...and now, here we are. With a love of The Blues Brothers film and a believer in Jesus Christ, I have found a way to combine the two. There are many issues and topics that arise in the film that can relate to biblical lessons.

I hope you enjoying this entertaining look at a Christian devotional.

Thank you for checking it out!

God Bless
-J