The Week That Changed The World - Part IV

Okay, I've got to hurry and get this posted today before I head off to work.  Last night wasn't too bad.  I did try and take the teachings posted here this week and apply them and have more patience with people who came in, but before the end of the night I gave up and ended up handing out a few "stupid signs".  Oh well, I'm only human, right?  And just to lighten the mood, here is the Numa Numa Song...

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Matthew 21:17

Wednesday is the silent day in Holy Week. The Bible doesn’t record a single event of this day. Jesus was staying with His disciples at the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in Bethany (a suburb of Jerusalem). How did He spend the day?  Probably teaching His followers about tomorrow’s trials, seeking to prepare them for the shock and pain they will soon face. Comforting His close friends on the eve of His arrest. And preparing Himself to go to the cross for us. As Jesus often prayed early in the morning (Mark 1:35) and late at night (Luke 6:12), so He spent this day in communion with His Father.

Jesus could still escape Jerusalem and flee to the safety of His Galilean homeland. But He chose to stay and die, and spent this day getting ready.

At Home...

When last did you spend time listening to God? Take a few minutes to be alone with your Father. Visualize Jesus at Bethany surrounded by His disciples and friends, yourself among them. Picture Him in the center of the room, and sit at His feet. As you rest in His presence:

Thank Him for what He will do for you this week.

Praise Him for his love and grace.

Commit to Him your grateful obedience.

Decide to meet Him each morning in His worship and word.

Pray, asking God to help you reflect Jesus so clearly that others can see Him in you.

Ciao!  De ;)

 

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