Word@Work 126 - Mark 11:4-6
Published: Mon, 05/19/08
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Read Mark 11:4-6 They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it, some people standing there asked, "What are you doing, untying that colt?" They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. (NIV)
It should not surprise us that Jesus knew exactly what His commissioned disciples would encounter. God, in a human body, does not need to guess or remember how things were last time. He is ahead of every game and on top of every situation - before it happens. But we will do well to be amazed; to marvel that this God who visibly demonstrated His omniscience [all knowing-ness] for a few years, is the same God who sees us. Such amazement will keep us from complacency in our relationship with Him.
Jesus anticipated the challenges His disciples would face, but He also provided answers. Later, anticipating the severe persecution of the church, He promised that the Holy Spirit would instruct them (Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. Mark 13:11 NIV). He did not expect them to be so bright and sharp witted that they would be able to deal with cynical and intimidating questions all by themselves: in the same way that the Lord Jesus gave the words to say, so the Holy Spirit would continue to do the same.
Many of our fears, as we consider evangelism, are about our lack of ability to answer difficult questions. Don't worry! The Holy Spirit will instruct you. So read the Book He inspired and listen to His inner promptings. If you want to be used by Jesus, He has promised that you are not on your own (cf Matthew 28:19-29)!
Prayer: Dear Lord. Thank You that You know everything about the future, and that I can be confident You will provide all I need ... including a suitable way to respond to people in Your Name. For Christ's sake. Amen.
You can read more of this Bible passage online - in English and other languages - share the Bible with your friends!
It should not surprise us that Jesus knew exactly what His commissioned disciples would encounter. God, in a human body, does not need to guess or remember how things were last time. He is ahead of every game and on top of every situation - before it happens. But we will do well to be amazed; to marvel that this God who visibly demonstrated His omniscience [all knowing-ness] for a few years, is the same God who sees us. Such amazement will keep us from complacency in our relationship with Him.
Jesus anticipated the challenges His disciples would face, but He also provided answers. Later, anticipating the severe persecution of the church, He promised that the Holy Spirit would instruct them (Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. Mark 13:11 NIV). He did not expect them to be so bright and sharp witted that they would be able to deal with cynical and intimidating questions all by themselves: in the same way that the Lord Jesus gave the words to say, so the Holy Spirit would continue to do the same.
Many of our fears, as we consider evangelism, are about our lack of ability to answer difficult questions. Don't worry! The Holy Spirit will instruct you. So read the Book He inspired and listen to His inner promptings. If you want to be used by Jesus, He has promised that you are not on your own (cf Matthew 28:19-29)!
Prayer: Dear Lord. Thank You that You know everything about the future, and that I can be confident You will provide all I need ... including a suitable way to respond to people in Your Name. For Christ's sake. 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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