AM - Psalm 24 and 29
PM - Psalm 8 and 84
Gospel - Mark 3:31-4:9
For reflection: What "worries of life, deceitfulness of wealth, and desire for other things" might hinder your ability to produce a bountiful crop?
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In Mark 3:31 and Mark 4:1 Jesus is surrounded by people to whom He is teaching life lessons life. I was struck by the fact that He is wanting to be heard and that the crowds were straining to hear what He had to say. I found myself dwelling on the thought that Christ wants us to listen to His teachings so that we can follow them. Just listen first... then follow.
How hard that is for us in this technological age we live in. We are surrounded by gadgets that get our attention just because we have access to them. They are everywhere...in our homes, our cars, our classrooms, our work spaces, our hands, and even in our eyes. They have cool screens and buttons that attract us like bees to honey. We desire to have the next best thing with all the bells and whistles. What competition for our attention! We have all had the experience of trying to get someone's attention when they are wrapped up with email, TV, video gaming, or text messaging. It can be very frustrating!
It's difficult to just listen and have our hearts touched by Jesus when when are so caught up in this world of stuff which keeps us connected to everything about this world!
How are we to produce the life that Jesus is asking us to live if we can't hear His voice?
How are we going to teach others Christ's words if we can't hear His them clearly?
How are we to produce the life that Jesus is asking us to live if we can't hear His voice?
How are we going to teach others Christ's words if we can't hear His them clearly?
We all need to unplug and give our attention to what really matters in life... Jesus' words.
- Cathryn Walling
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