[The Mayor]

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Who And How
March 3, 2011

Whenever I read the Gospels, I identify with the disciples. Like me, they seemed slow to catch on. Jesus kept saying things like “Don’t you understand it yet?” and “Are you still so dull?” (see Mark 7:18). Finally, however, Peter “got it,” at least one part of it. When Jesus asked, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ” (8:29).

Peter was right about the “who”—Jesus—but he was still wrong about the “how.” When Jesus predicted His death, Peter rebuked Him for it. Jesus, in turn, rebuked Peter: “Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men” (v.33).

Peter was still thinking in human ways of establishing kingdoms. One ruler would overthrow another and set up a new government. He was expecting Jesus to do the same. But Christ’s kingdom was going to come in a new way—through service and the sacrifice of His life.

The method God uses today hasn’t changed. Whereas Satan’s voice tempts us to gain power, the voice of Jesus tells us that the meek will inherit the earth (Matt. 5:5). To gain citizens for God’s kingdom, we must follow the example of Jesus, who set aside selfish ambitions, served others, and called people to repent of their sin.

We say we love humanity,
But can we really claim
A readiness to sacrifice
For them in Jesus’ name? —Sper

A Christian is an ambassador who speaks for the King of kings.

Read: Mark 8:27-33

You are the Christ. —Mark 8:29

Bible in a year:
Numbers 28-30; Mark 8:22-38

[WayzataJOHNN]

Tell me Mayor what do you think of the situation in Britain where a Christian couple are told they can’t adopt because their religious views of homosexuality are inconsistent with what the law wants. They were told that their personal views weren’t in question, only their religious views which seems silly since to a Christian, their religious views and their personal views are the same.

[pollywog]

Good Morning...my prayer today is that I will be meek in spirit.

[geologist]

Churches today tend to entertain, offer amenities of various facilities, trips, missions, etc.

Hard or difficult subjects are avoided from the pulpit. Sin, hell, Holy Spirit, fasting, healing, etc. are skimmed over and mentioned now and then in an offhand way.

This is not good teaching. It is politically correct teaching and not as true to the word of God’s scriptures.

We each have a responsibility to read and study God’s instructions and to learn more as we grow in the knowledge of the Bible.

Time ... how much time are we on the computer, or in front of the TV, or gossiping with a friend? or reading a fiction book? It is a matter of priority, isn’t it? We all have a need to work.

Thank you for the devotion today. I appreciate it everyday..