“Get behind me, Satan, for you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but man’s (Mark 8:33).” I think the essence of what Jesus was saying is that Peter wanted a kingdom, not reconciliation of the lost. God’s interests are sacrifice and reconciliation in the spirit. And in the eternal. Man’s interests are glory,…
Articles from September 2020
Willing Sacrifice
Willingly, I will sacrifice to Thee; I will give thanks to Thy name, Lord, for it is good (Psalm 54:6). The word “willingly” here makes me think that there’s a way to sacrifice to the Lord unwillingly. And it makes me think David knew and saw others sacrificing unwillingly since he made the distinction that…
Walk In Truth
Jesus turned the other cheek. In the face of accusation, He turned the other cheek. He gave one straight answer: “It is as you say. (Matthew 27:11).” Then, He was silent. He did not defend Himself. What more was there to say? Their accusations were actually true. Jesus was, and is, King. Jesus confirmed that.…
Jesus Reclined
…and they plotted together to seize Jesus by stealth, and kill Him. But they were saying, “Not during the festival, lest a riot occur among the people.” Now when Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon the leper, a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume, and she…
Sing to the Lord
Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless His name; proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day. (Psalm 96:1-2) When all else fails, sing. Sing to the Lord. Nothing may make sense. Sing. Everything may be going wrong. Sing. Everything may…