Week 26 - The Journey Day 2
"But the gospel must first be preached to all nations. When they lead you away and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say. But say whatever will be given to you at that hour. For it will not be you who are speaking but the holy Spirit." Mark 13:10-11
"Do not worry." This chapter in Mark is apocalyptic, it speaks of the coming end times. Mark recounts Jesus teaching the disciples on the Mount of Olives. It can be troubling to think about without perspective. Jesus's end time on earth was drawing near, "Jesus answered and said to them, "Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up."" John 2:19. He did not live in fear for His feet were planted upon the firm foundation. His time was near.
"They will lead you away and hand you over." How is your prayer life? Are you like the disciples asking Jesus questions and then listening to the answer? In a relationship with God, one that is committed to daily prayer, one with time invested, one following God's will, you are never alone. Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b. We go together, God is not someone I don't know and I am someone who allows Him in, we dine together.
See the constant beauty of God that is in front of you each day. "What I say to you, I say to all: 'Watch!'"" Mark 13:37. Allow Jesus to be in front of You at all times.
What is God saying to me? I Am in the Word, reading from My book is the same as the disciples sitting in front of Me, listening. Do not be stiff necked.
Dear Lord God, You continue to show the beauty of this world with the sun dancing off of the clouds or a flock of birds flying by which are well cared for. I see You speak each day and are repeating the message to look up and be thankful. Thank You Father for renewing my mind with Your word, for drawing me in to Your family. I am watchful, some days it causes concern but you always remind us that with You no harm can befall us that leads to destruction. Bless this day and the time You are giving us to listen. In Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Queen of Saints, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Most Ardent, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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