I went to OSU today to check it out. I'm starting to think that K--- is looking better and better all the time. I don't know if there really was any competition. I've had a prejudice from the beginning. But what about A? What would make me go there? What cons from K would make me definitely not go there?
I dunno. It's looking pretty clear right now. Even though I don't have awesome verses. Imma gonna work on that :-) (well, we will.)
Love,
Revelation 12
The dragon will not prevail. I forget sometimes that Satan pulled down many angels with him, and that they are now demons. I wonder if Jesus recognized Legion, and the demons in Mary Magdalene, and the other demons, I wonder (he's got to have) if he knew each and every one of them. He made them! He was there when they fell. I've never seen that angle before.
Ok, it's late at night, but I teared up at verses 10-12. The accusers of our brethren have been hurled down! We did not love life too much.
The devil can spew water all he wants. Ain't gonna do no good.
Proverbs 12
Verse four. I am so thankful that Mom is Dad's crown. She really is. I don't think Dad has any decay in his bones at all. I'm so blessed.
Verse nine. Better to have a decent house and stuff, and still have money to give, than to have the big screen tv and huge debts.
Yes, it's important to work hard and not chase fantasies, but also know: the fruit of your lips is just as important. (Remember that!)
Ok, verse 17. That's obvious. I don't know. It almost seems like a pointless verse. But I'm sure God's spoken through it before. He's had 2,000+ years to use it :-)
Mark 8-11
I love how Mark puts this. Jesus performs this amazing miracle and feeds all these people with seven loaves of bread. Then right after that, Mark says the Pharisees are asking for a sign. Interesante, no?
This is an amazing passage. Verses 14-21. The disciples forget to bring bread, Jesus tells them to watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees, and the disciples are like, he's mad at us because we forgot bread. But Jesus is like, Hey, I've fed thousands of people with a couple of fish and a few loaves. I can take care of this if need be. But you need to stop feeling guilty and worried about what's going on there, and focus on something more important. DON'T fall for the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. That's something to meditate or chew on. Don't do it. They don't practice what they preach. Listen to what they say, but please don't copy what they do.
But I love that Jesus tells them to stop worrying about past mistakes. He's bigger than that. He can take care of that. Now it's time to look forward to bigger traps. So often I do that. I sit there and groan because I messed up and did something wrong and stupid. But God's like, I've got that all taken care of. Just listen to what I have to say next. Love it.
Woot Peter. Preach it brother! :-)
Ok, we'll have to work on consistency. You've got the first part right. Jesus is the Son of God. But the second part is wrong. He's not going to overthrow the Romans and set up an earthly, temporary kingdom. His vision goes deeper and farther than that. He's going to save generations upon generations of people, from every tribe and nation.
Ok. You are the king of the world. Literally. But you're going to hell. Ok. You are the poorest of the poor. Literally. But you're going to heaven.
Which scenario is better? And it's not a CLOSE competition. There's really no comparison.
I love how the disciples discuss what rising from the dead meant. Yes, Jesus loves to talk in parables and riddles. But sometimes he's just speaking the plain truth.
Interesting. Matthew just talks about the demon-possessed boy. Mark adds that basically the whole town was arguing, and when they saw Jesus, they were "overwhelmed with wonder." Small details, yet big.
I do believe. Help me overcome my unbelief!!! Please Lord. Whatever it takes.
Last will be first and first last. Servants are the greatest.
Cut out all things in your life that causes you to sin. Better to live life without a ________ than to enter eternity condemned. Something to think about. I'd say staying up late on my computer is a concern, but I also need it for this and for school and school. I just need self control. ¡Ayúdame, Señor!
Jesus was a kid person. He rocks.
10:21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. I'm just really getting hit with all of Jesus' compassion and love for people. I'm really seeing that. His whole ministry was devoted to people. He loved them. He truly loved each an every one of this people he talked to.
I feel like half this stuff is deja vu all over again. Except that it's not. Each time, something different stands out.
10:32 They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid.
What were the motives behind these emotions? Jesus was leading the way. Even though he knew the pain that would come, he was still pushing towards God's will. I just don't know about the others though. What were they thinking? What was the deal?
10:45 "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." One of my favorite verses. I mean, I have a lot, but I like this verse.
That's determination and perseverance. They tried to shush the blind man, but he would have none of that. He wanted Jesus to heal him, and he was going to get it. I remember Pastor talking about how the man threw aside his cloak, basically his only possession and his shelter and warmth. He knew what was coming. He knew it'd be ok.
So Jesus enters the city, looks around, leaves the city. Leaves Bethany, curses a fig tree, and enters the city. Jesus overturns the tables, instigating the Pharisee's wrath, and leaves the city (?). The fig tree is withered.
Ok I know way too simplistic. But that's kinda the picture I'm getting from Mark. He has a different take on things than Matthew.
Well Lord. It's late. But it was worth it. Please help me now and tomorrow :-)