Mark 10:32-52
Since the Transfiguration Jesus has set His sites on Jerusalem. He knows what is coming. It would seem the crowd did as well (v. 32 - they were afraid). Jesus explains what is going to happen to the disciples, but they just can't put their mind around what Jesus is telling them. [How many times do I fall into that trap?]
James and John ask Jesus to do something for them - make them the two most powerful men in His Kingdom. This is my favorite verse because in my own way I know I have asked the same thing of Jesus. I want to be powerful. I want to be successful. I want to be famous.
My daughter used to make "famous eggs." This basically meant that she was involved in the process and she liked them so they weren't just "good" they were FAMOUS! If I'm honest, this is what I want Terra Nova to be - famous. I know that in the grand scheme of things, I am merely a helper for God as He builds HIS church in Delaware. I know that I probably get in the way more than I actually help in the process. But I want it to be famous!
As I read about James and John it struck me that I need to work on this mindset. It also struck me that Jesus promised them they would drink the cup He would drink and be baptized with the baptism He is baptized with. I don't know if that is really good news for me...
Where are you in your mindset of power and control? If you could ask Jesus for something what would it be? Why? What are you not asking Jesus for? Why?
Under the Mercy,
Jason
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