Today we read Mark 12. Here we have a summary of how we should live as Christians: love the triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) with all our heart and love our neighbor (that is, all the people in our lives) as ourself. And when we fail at doing these things (which cannot be avoided because of the Original Sin in us), Jesus always forgives us. Thank you, Jesus!
Today we read Mark 11. In verse 24, Jesus teaches that, when you pray, you can be assured that God hears your prayer. He will answer it according to His good and gracious will and according to His timing. He will answer it in a way that is best for you. Amen.
Today we read Mark 10. Jesus again emphasizes how much he loves children, teaching that we need to be like little children to enter into His kingdom. Why? A little child simply trusts mother or father, without questioning or doubting. And the Holy Spirit allows us to trust Jesus in this way too. How wonderful!
Today we read Mark 9. In this chapter we see how much Jesus loves little children. He wants us to teach our children about Himself. In verse 14, we also meet the father of the demon-afflicted boy. The father believes–and yet doubts at the same time. This can happen. But if we cling to Jesus even despite our doubts, He will grow us in our faith–and our doubts will become smaller and smaller. Thank you, Jesus!
