The purpose of the Gospel of Mark is to present the person, work and teachings of Jesus… For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many. This week we see the importance of Trusting God & Doing His Work.
On Monday, we learn from Mark 8 to Trust Christ the Bread of Life. On Tue, we learn from Mark 9 to Pray Fervently In Faith. On Wed, we learn fr Mk 10 that the Lord Enables & Rewards us. On Thu, we learn from Mark 11 that God Answers Prayer of Faith. On Friday, we learn from Mk 13 to Prepare for the Return of the Lord. On Sat, we learn from Mark 14-16 that Christ Loves Us Extensively.
Let us humble ourselves and pray and seek His face. Help us O God be Christ’s disciples who Hear You: For we Trust Christ the Bread of Life and we will Pray Fervently In Faith. For the Lord Enables & Rewards us and God Answers Prayer of Faith. For Christ Loves Us Extensively and we’ll Prepare for His Return. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
The time has come for Jesus to demonstrate the full extent of His servanthood. For the Passover Lamb of God, the long-awaited hour has arrived. Conspired against by His enemies – betrayed by one close follower and denied by another – tried and finally executed, Jesus’ life of service seems to be finished. But in the greatest of all miracles, Easter dawn reveals an empty tomb, setting the stage for Jesus to commission His followers to bear the glad tidings worldwide.
Lord, having thoroughly prepared the disciples, your actions in the Final Day on earth shows you are Fully Obedient to the Father’s Will to Give Yr Life as ransom (Mk10:45) At the Last Supper, You said one of you who eats with me will betray me (M14:18) & yet You did not stop him. You greatly desire to get out of the intense suffering and yet You went to Gethsemane to pray: Not what I will but what You will (v36). Thank You Lord Jesus and really grateful for choosing to surrender to the Father’s will in loving obedience. And we purpose to be obedient to God & His mysterious ways. Amen.
Lord, at trial before religious leaders You chose to remain silent when false charges were thrown at You. And yet when high priest asked: Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? You said I am. And you will see the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven(Mk14:62) At trial before political authority, when Pilate asked: Are you King of the Jews? You said: It is as you say. And yet when Pilate asked about priests’ false accusations, You answered nothing (Mk 15:1-5). Jesus in all Yr previous encounters where religious leaders accused You of wrong doings, You had no problem defending Yourself. And Yet this time You chose not to do so, having received triple confirmation from the Father of His will for You. Grant us discernment on God’s will and tender heart to yield to it. Whilst there may be challenges, we know the almighty, all loving and all faithful God is on our side. Amen.
Lord, at the cross when teachers of the law mocked You; He saved others but He can’t save himself? Let this Christ come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe (Mark 15:27-32). You who Calm the sea (Mk4:39) & yet chose to remain at the cross. And then there was darkness over the whole land for 3 hours (v33). And You cried: My God, My God, why have You forsaken me ? Then the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. So when the centurion saw that He cried out like this & breathed His last, he said: Truly this Man was the Son of God! (Mk15:34-39). Thank You Lord Jesus for Your love enduring suffering on our behalf. We love You in deep gratitude! Grant us the grace to deny self, take up the cross and follow You in obeying to do Father’s will. Amen.
Lord, we purpose to Trust Yr Word: We note You appeared to the eleven and rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen Him. Then He said:Preach the good news. Whoever believes will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned (Mk 16:14-16). Lord, we should trust You without doubt for You’ve good plans for us & You as faithful God fulfils promises. Lord, with Your resurrection, we have good news to proclaim in obedience to Your commission. Help us carry out our assigned tasks out of love of You and others. Amen.
