Amazed and Afraid

 

⁴³ And they were all amazed at the greatness of God.

Jesus Predicts His Death a Second Time

While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus did, he said to his disciples, ⁴⁴ “Listen carefully to what I am about to tell you: The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men.” ⁴⁵ But they did not understand what this meant. It was hidden from them, so that they did not grasp it, and they were afraid to ask him about it.

Witnessing the cure of the sick and the lame, hearing the profound message of Jesus, observing his tender compassion on all as he gave of his time without cost, and hearing the prediction of his death from his own lips, surely amazed and at the same time frightened his followers. Who was this man? A question asked by generation after generation for over 2000 years. A question for us today in our world that continues to separate itself from God's teachings and delves deeper and deeper into chaos. May our prayer today lead us to amazement at the greatness of God, and to a deeper appreciation for his patience and loving care. Jesus was willing to lay down his life for us, can we lay down ours for him?

Bro, Rene

 Dear Jesus, thank you for your patient and loving care. Guide me as I continue to try to follow you and live what you taught. Amen.