Summer in the Scripture Week 3

Being constantly aware of what Jesus is doing is something that I heard in Mark as I listened. He was consistently moving and going places and visiting people. In fact it seems that he was moving so quickly and doing so many things in Mark that the disciples had a hard time keeping up with him. One time in particular in Mark 8 this becomes especially clear.

Peter confesses Jesus as the Messiah in verse 29 and when Jesus began to teach them what that would mean Peter immediately rebuked him. No imagine that, Peter has just admitted that he believes Jesus is God’s son and now he is rebuking Jesus for the things Jesus is teaching. I find this remarkable that even though Peter admits that Jesus is Lord, he still is not willing to submit to all that Jesus says.

The question that God struck me with as I listened was how often I do this in my own life. I know Jesus is Lord, but how often do I question what He is doing in my life and in this world. Not everything makes sense, but one thing does; if Jesus is Lord, then He is in control and knows what He is doing.

Peter was not alone, no one understood Jesus when he was on earth. However, now we have the Holy Spirit living in us to guide us to all truth. It is our job to pursue Jesus with everything we have and then submit to His teachings, His rebukes, and His direction for our lives.

Continue to pursue Him by listening as a church together to His word and as God’s words begin to be embedded in your heart God will bring you to a new level of living with Him.