Seek God’s Purpose & Will
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 Jesus, You did not come
as a conquering king but as a
Servant. May Your example cause
us be willing to serve God & others.
Lord, we note worthy examples
in Mark 1 to be God seeking.
Grant us the grace like John the
Baptist to Seek solely Your Purpose.
Grant us the readiness & willingness
of apostles Peter, Andrew, James
and John to Follow after You. And
Grant us the grace to learn from
You to Seek the Father’s Will. Amen.
Lord, Your Purpose, Not Mine:
This messenger was John
the Baptist. He lived in the
wilderness and was preaching
that people should be baptised
to show that they had turned
from their sins and turned to
God to be forgiven (Mark 1:4).
Lord, thank you for the ministry
You have entrusted to me. Help me
to remember that my one purpose
should be that Your gospel is
proclaimed and You are exalted.
In everything I do, make me
be a stepping stone instead of
a stumbling block so that others
may come to know You as
their Saviour and Lord. Amen.
Lord, grant grace to Follow You:
Then Jesus said to them:
Follow Me and I will make you
become fishers of men. They
immediately left their nets and
followed Him (Mark 1:17-18).
Lord, I carry a lot of things
around with me – responsibilities,
attachments, and to-do lists.
You alone knows all the issues.
But I hold them loosely as I come
to You; and grant me willingness
to be prepared to let go. As You
increase in importance, let other
things decrease. And let me
walk away lighter. Amen.
Lord, help us seek Father’s Will:
After sunset the whole town
gathered at the door and Jesus
healed many of various diseases.
He also drive out many demons.
Very early in the morning, while
it was still dark, Jesus went
off to a solitary place to pray.
Simon and his companions went
to look for him and when they
found him they said: Everyone
is looking for you! Jesus replied:
Let us go to the next towns that
I may preach there also(M1:32-38)
Lord, we note You know exactly
what to do after a very successful
ministry time. Help us to follow
your example to seek the Father’s
Will and do it rather than rely
purely on common sense. Amen.