Mark 9-30-31
Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, "The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise."
—Mark 9:30-31
Thoughts on the Verse
We often seek to attract large crowds to our churches, crusades and rallies. Jesus also ministered to large crowds. But his strongest teaching on discipleship occurs away from the crowds, when he is alone with his disciples. What the crowds are able to accept is not enough to call mature disciples to that next level in their walk with the Savior. So Jesus withdrew for intensive teaching with a small group of committed disciples so he could mature them and make them ready for future challenges.
Prayer
Holy God, bless the people who are in the whole world that are seeking to follow you no matter the cost. Please lead me to a group of believers with whom I can share my life and through whom you will challenge me to grow in surrender to the Lordship of Christ. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
—Mark 9:30-31
Thoughts on the Verse
We often seek to attract large crowds to our churches, crusades and rallies. Jesus also ministered to large crowds. But his strongest teaching on discipleship occurs away from the crowds, when he is alone with his disciples. What the crowds are able to accept is not enough to call mature disciples to that next level in their walk with the Savior. So Jesus withdrew for intensive teaching with a small group of committed disciples so he could mature them and make them ready for future challenges.
Prayer
Holy God, bless the people who are in the whole world that are seeking to follow you no matter the cost. Please lead me to a group of believers with whom I can share my life and through whom you will challenge me to grow in surrender to the Lordship of Christ. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
Mark 9-30-31
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