Tuesday February 23, 2021
Mark 3:20-35
Most of us, if given the chance, hope to see ourselves as the hero or one of the “good guys” in any given story. We won’t dare admit that we might be someone who gets it wrong, or misses the point, or even (heaven forbid) be a villain. We identify with Luke Skywalker, not Darth Vader; Frodo Baggins, not Gollum.
I wonder if we should be sobered by the fact that many, if not most of Jesus’ contemporaries missed him. God incarnate walked among them and they accused him of being out of his mind or worse, being demon possessed.
Lent is an invitation to reflect on our own shortcomings, weaknesses, and failures in light of the grace of God. We are undeserving, often acting counter to the work of God; but grace is extended to us. God is merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. On the cross we see the full expression of His love. May we spend these days reflecting and thanking God!
Mark 3:20-35
Most of us, if given the chance, hope to see ourselves as the hero or one of the “good guys” in any given story. We won’t dare admit that we might be someone who gets it wrong, or misses the point, or even (heaven forbid) be a villain. We identify with Luke Skywalker, not Darth Vader; Frodo Baggins, not Gollum.
I wonder if we should be sobered by the fact that many, if not most of Jesus’ contemporaries missed him. God incarnate walked among them and they accused him of being out of his mind or worse, being demon possessed.
Lent is an invitation to reflect on our own shortcomings, weaknesses, and failures in light of the grace of God. We are undeserving, often acting counter to the work of God; but grace is extended to us. God is merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. On the cross we see the full expression of His love. May we spend these days reflecting and thanking God!
by Travis Sills
