Fearful Following
Jesus and the people with him were going to Jerusalem. Jesus
was leading the people. Jesus' followers were amazed. But
those people that followed behind them were afraid. Jesus
gathered the twelve apostles again and talked with them
alone. Jesus told them what would happen in Jerusalem.
-- Mark 10:32 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Two things strike me powerfully about these verses and the people they
describe. First, despite their great fear, Jesus' followers still
followed him even though they knew danger awaited them. This is a great
reminder that faith can help lead us on to face life's biggest
challenges even when we can't understand exactly what is going on and
when we're not really ready for the challenges. Second, Jesus knew what
lay ahead for himself, but rather than looking after his own needs, he
was busy trying to prepare his followers for what lay ahead. Jesus was
a servant to his followers even to the very end when he displayed the
ultimate act of service and gave his life for them and also for us.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
O God, give those of us who follow Jesus faith that can inspire our
courage and keep us following even when we can't understand. To face
life's biggest challenges with question marks and confusion is very
difficult for us, but we do trust that you will lead us through. We
only ask that our faith not fail us! In Jesus' name. Amen.
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