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Mark 8 (NLT)
:14-21 The Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod
14 But the disciples had forgotten to bring any food. They had only one loaf of bread with them in the boat. 15 As they were crossing the lake, Jesus warned them, "Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and of Herod."
16 At this they began to argue with each other because they hadn't brought any bread. 17 Jesus knew what they were saying, so he said, "Why are you arguing about having no bread? Don't you know or understand even yet? Are your hearts too hard to take it in? 18 'You have eyes—can't you see? You have ears—can't you hear?' Don't you remember anything at all? 19 When I fed the 5,000 with five loaves of bread, how many baskets of leftovers did you pick up afterward?"
"Twelve," they said.
20 "And when I fed the 4,000 with seven loaves, how many large baskets of leftovers did you pick up?"
"Seven," they said.
21 "Don't you understand yet?" he asked them.
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Yeast in this passage symbolizes evil. Just as only a small amount of yeast is needed to make a batch of bread rise, so the harden hearts of the religious (Pharisees) and political leaders (Herod) could permeate and contaminate the entire society and make it rise up against Jesus. So in other words, Jesus said in verse 15, "Watch out for the EVIL (that will grow) of the Pharisees and that of Herod."
How could the disciples experience so many of Jesus' miracles and yet be so slow to comprehend who He was? They had already seen Jesus feed over 5,000 people with five loaves and two fish (6:35-44), they had seen Jesus feed 4,000 with seven loaves and a few small fish (8:1-10), yet here they were concerned again about their lack of bread. Jesus questioned their memories and they remembered what He had done, but still couldn't apply it to the now.
Sometimes we are also slow to catch on. Although Christ has brought us through trials and temptations in the past, we often don't believe that He will do so today. Is your heart too closed to take in all that God can do for you? Don't be like the disciples. Don't just remember what Christ has done, but have faith that He will do it again, and again and again.
He is ABLE, He is CONSISTENT and He is FAITHFUL!
Today, continually remind yourself of this. Carry it into the week, into the month, into the year. Throw those concerns out, believe in our God and stand on this Truth.
The definition of INSANE: Doing the same thing over and over; yet expecting different results.
If you are looking for things in your life to change, the change HAS to begin with YOU!
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Daily Prayer: Father, forgive me for closing my heart to Your awesome Spirit. You have shown Yourself faithful over and over again, yet- I can't seem to trust You. LORD, I repent of this right now and asked that Your Spirit enter in and change my heart. I pray to remain consistent in renewing my mind and checking my attitudes in every situation. Help me to serve You with my whole heart, mind, will and emotions. Trusting You each and every step of the way. You are able; You are consistent, and You are faithful. Hallelujah Jesus! In Your Precious Name, I confidently pray. Amen.
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Resources: biblegateway.com, NIV Women's Devotional Bible- Classic Edition, Life Application Study Bible.
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