Put the Lord In Priority
Mark begins his gospel without
genealogy, birth narrative or any
prologue. He begins with the
ministry of John the Baptist, the
forerunner who would prepare
the way for Jesus’ ministry of
Servanthood. Mark’s emphasis
throughout is on Christ’s works
rather than His words, as befitting
a Servant. Numerous miracles
of healing and exorcism precede
the personal calls of five disciples
– Andrew, Peter, James, John
and Matthew – and His choosing
of the seven other disciples.
Lord, we’ll Prioritise Time with You:
And He went up on the mountain
& called to Him those He Himself
wanted. And they came to Him.
Then He appointed twelve,
that they might Be With Him and
that He might send them out
to preach, and to have power
to heal sickness and to cast
out demons (Mark 3:13-15).
Then Jesus’ mother and brothers
arrived. Standing outside they
sent someone in to call Him.
A crowd was sitting around Him
and they told Him: Your mother
and brothers are outside looking
for You… Then he looked up at
those seated in a circle and said:
Here are my mother and brothers!
. Whoever does God’s will is my
brother, sister & mother (v31-35)
Lord Jesus, You did not come as
a conquering king but as a Servant.
May Your example cause us to
be willing to serve God & others.
Lord, we note worthy examples
in Mark 3 to be God Seeking
and putting You first & foremost.
Help us Prioritise Time With You; and
help us Prioritise Your Will including
helping people. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Lord, we note that the twelve
were chosen not because of
their abilities but their willingness
to follow Jesus and obey You.
We also note the twelve were
chosen to Be With You which
is priority and all good things
are built upon this foundation.
Thank You Lord Jesus that You
have chosen me to Be With You.
Help me to stay close to You. Amen
Lord, we learn that we need to
Put You God first and foremost
even before our loved ones,
including our spouse & children;
so that it will free us from
the bondage of idolising them.
Help us Lord to worship only You,
our creator; and to love our families
with Your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.