THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 1:21-28
“News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.” (Mark 1:28)
Why do I follow Jesus?
Because news of Him has spread through history to me, and I am drawn to Him.
He has spoken with an authority in my life that I cannot deny.
He has addressed evil in my life that leaves me convinced.
I need Jesus, we need Jesus, the world needs Jesus!
The power of evil continues to run rampant in the world today, ruining peoples lives.
We need someone with this kind of authority to help us.
Our best leaders and religious gurus, scientists and psychologists can’t help us.
They can’t deal with this kind of evil, because at root it is spiritual.
We all need Jesus to speak with authority in our lives.
We all need Jesus to silence the demons and to release the captives.
Listen to the teaching of Jesus, look at His life, and be amazed, He is like no other.
Today’s reading reminds me again why I believe, why I follow, why I serve Jesus…
Why I continue to spread the news about Him into the world and into the future!
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, You have an authority and power in my life that is undeniable. Remind me again of how You have helped me, inspiring me to spread the news.
Jesus follower
trying to find His way
Authority.
One word that sticks out throughout this passage is that word.
His authority was not like the teachers of the law. His authority came from God. In tune with the Father. Serving others. Not serving self like the teachers of the law who were self serving for their position and honour and praise. Self love.
Jesus had the love for His people and served them.
Jesus did what His Father desired.
And I must do the same – do what my Father desires in my life – serving Him.
LightShine.
Others need to see that light within me as I live for Him.
Jesus was in tune with the Father’s will
and I must do the same.
My life must be according to His Word – His will be done.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
When I feel afraid,
Think I’ve lost my way,
Still you’re there right beside me.
And nothing will I fear
As long as you are near.
Please be near me to the end.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
I will not forget
Your love for me and yet
My heart forever is wandering.
Jesus be my guide,
And hold me to your side,
I will love you to the end.