Bible In A Year | Read: Mark 9
38 “Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.” 39 “Do not stop him,”Jesus said. “For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me,40 for whoever is not against us is for us.41 Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward. Mark 9:38-41
Overview of Chapter
Jesus tells his disciples that some of them will see the power of God’s kingdom before death. Then six days later, three of them see Jesus talking with Moses and Elijah. Moses was the one who gave the Old Testament law to the Jews, and Elijah was one of the Old Testament’s greatest prophets. Jesus is being confirmed by two of the greatest spiritual leaders of the Old Testament. We also see a couple of examples of people who believe in Jesus, but still have a ways to go. In verse 24, a man says, “I believe; help my unbelief!” He is acknowledging that he does believe in Jesus, but his faith is not very solid. The disciples also have a ways to go. After all they have seen and heard from Jesus, they argue about who is greatest.
“I believe; help my unbelief” wouldn’t be a bad prayer for anyone. We want to fully believe in Jesus; we know we should, but the circumstances of our lives and our own weakness of character can make it hard. Make it your prayer for today.
Action Steps
Bible: What is God showing me? What am I going to do about it?
Bless: Serve one person through word, action, or gift today.
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