Jesus Predicts His Death a Second Time

I can only imagine how difficult it must have been to teach us. As He taught the disciples, He dealt with all of our human emotions and shortcomings. Yet He loves us…

Mark 9:30-37
30 They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, 31 because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise.” 32 But they did not understand what he meant and were afraid to ask him about it.

33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest.

35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”

36 He took a little child whom he placed among them. Taking the child in his arms, he said to them, 37 “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”

As Jesus is telling them what will happen to Him in the coming days, they are arguing about who would be the greatest after He is gone. How Human is that? How shortsighted. How just like me.

It is through these very verses that we see the heart of Jesus. His patience, His love, His wisdom, His skill, His undying devotion to a people that would eventually torture and kill Him. As many do on a daily basis still.

Yest the Sum rises on another day. The birds still sing. I get to hear the lively voices of my children. I get to see my beautiful wife again today. How is it that we are blessed with such a wonderful God. We did nothing for Him. He did everything for us, and His love is still eternal. ETERNAL! A word that I am sure we will only grasp when we see a his face.

When Jesus taught His disciples, He needed to be far away from the hoarding crowds. He needed to be intimate with them and to be able to engage their hearts. This could only be done in a personal setting. Jesus wants to do that with you today. He wants you to pull out some time for Him and read His words. He has a message for you. A message that will save your life and the lives of thousands of others when you share it. Go to Him today. #JesusSaves

Amen.
DK