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Mark 9:30-32 (NKJV) *part 2*
emphasis v. 31,32
The Disciples Were Afraid To Ask Jesus
31 For He taught His disciples and said to them, “The Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of men, and they will kill Him. And after He is killed, He will rise the third day.” 32 But they did not understand this saying, and were afraid to ask Him.
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Why were the disciples afraid to ask Jesus about His prediction of His death? Perhaps it was because the last time they reacted to Jesus' sobering words - Peter was scolded (8:32,33). Perhaps it was ego. How many of us have remained silent when we didn't understand something, (more often than less) because we didn't want to appear stupid OR we think we should already know the answer?
Let's also look at it from the view of the disciples. Let's not forget that God had not given them the understanding of what Jesus was saying to them. So, in their minds, Jesus seemed morbidly preoccupied with death. Also, they didn't totally understand the Kingdom of God. They may have had questions like, "How can Jesus bring this Kingdom if He is dead?"
But they didn't say a word. I can't guess what Jesus would have said if someone would have asked Him what He meant by these predictions; but from His history - Jesus usually answered the disciples when they asked questions. Why weren't they bold enough to ask?
So I propose this question to you. What are you afraid to ask? What understanding do you need, but you won't ask for? What help do you need, that you won't ask for out of fear? What are you afraid to ask of or from Jesus? Are you afraid to ask FOR Jesus?
I want to encourage you to shake loose the fear that is holding you back in your life. Fear will get you no where. Be bold in claiming the freedom that Christ has set us free for! We only gain this promise of freedom by believing in Jesus. My friends, do you believe? All of this is just gibberish to you if you don't! And you're missing greatness. I don't want any of you to miss out, because God doesn't want any of you to miss out. Let's break through the fear!!!
Check out Galatians chapters 3,4,5 to get more insight on our freedom!
King James Bible 2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
For any Star Wars fans, Yoda makes it plain for us
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Daily Prayer: Because of You, Jesus and our faith in You, we can now come boldly and confidently into God's presence. I pray that Your children are delivered right now from any fear that is living in their hearts, and keeping them from their full godly potential - even in the small issues of life. For I pray that each and every one of us fully expect and hope that we will never be ashamed, but that we will continue to be bold for Christ. And that we trust our Heavenly Father in using our lives to bring honor to Christ. I pray that with the great gifts, talents and abilities that You have given each of us, that we boldly and without hindrance and compromise, live and preach the Kingdom of God and teach about our Lord Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:20; Ephesians 3:12; Acts 28:31).
♥ Thank You C. Robinson, your page led me to this Yoda clip. I would have used the rap, but wanted to keep it short. xoxo
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