Word@Work 029 - Mark 3:9-10
Published: Thu, 12/20/07
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Read Mark 3:9-10 Because of the crowd he told his disciples to have a small boat ready for him, to keep the people from crowding him. For he had healed many, so that those with diseases were pushing forward to touch him. (NIV)
It may have been the crowd that pushed Jesus to the water's edge, but it was the command of Jesus to prepare the boat, which set the stage. Sound reflects well from water onto the surrounding hillside - so the very problem that would have crushed and submerged Jesus became the opportunity for a bigger solution.
Success in business as in ministry can be as paralysing as failure. Both can bring us to a grinding halt. But with Jesus, the barriers were just spring boards. It happened all the way to the Cross - and even there, the end of His life simply became a whole new beginning.
There is no doubt that Christians should attract many who need help. But once you are known to listen in wisdom and act in grace by God's power ... people will come or phone or email. They will do so because there may be no other God-salted heart in their little world. The pressure, though, can be so great that you might not know what to do.
If you think you cannot cope - don't panic. God knows, and He has just the right solution to save the day and multiply the ministry - trust Him!
Prayer: Dear Lord, forgive my faithlessness as I see more ministry that I can cope with. Thank You for providing wisely for me to serve You - and that more people may be transformed by your truth. In Jesus Name, Amen.
You can read more of this Bible passage online - in English and other languages - share the Bible with your friends!
It may have been the crowd that pushed Jesus to the water's edge, but it was the command of Jesus to prepare the boat, which set the stage. Sound reflects well from water onto the surrounding hillside - so the very problem that would have crushed and submerged Jesus became the opportunity for a bigger solution.
Success in business as in ministry can be as paralysing as failure. Both can bring us to a grinding halt. But with Jesus, the barriers were just spring boards. It happened all the way to the Cross - and even there, the end of His life simply became a whole new beginning.
There is no doubt that Christians should attract many who need help. But once you are known to listen in wisdom and act in grace by God's power ... people will come or phone or email. They will do so because there may be no other God-salted heart in their little world. The pressure, though, can be so great that you might not know what to do.
If you think you cannot cope - don't panic. God knows, and He has just the right solution to save the day and multiply the ministry - trust Him!
Prayer: Dear Lord, forgive my faithlessness as I see more ministry that I can cope with. Thank You for providing wisely for me to serve You - and that more people may be transformed by your truth. In Jesus Name, Amen.
You can read more of this Bible passage online - in English and other languages - share the Bible with your friends!
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