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Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Under Scrutiny
The followers of John and the Pharisees were fasting. Some
people came to Jesus and said, "John's followers fast, and
the followers of the Pharisees fast. But your followers don't
fast. Why?"
-- Mark 2:18 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
As the verses on either side of today's passage indicate, Jesus is in a
time of close scrutiny as people try to understand the Lord and his
message. Even at this early stage of his ministry, many of the
questions move from sincere truth-seeking and quickly become an
opportunity to try to trap him. Other questions carry some implicit
accusation that Jesus' teaching and expectations are soft and lax on
holiness and dedication. While the critical questions of others should
make us go back and re-examine our positions and practices, we do not
need to compromise our commitments and values when we are walking in
the truth. Truth and genuine commitment have always been criticized.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
LORD God Almighty, give me the courage to not turn back from my
convictions when I am criticized, doubted, and questioned. Help me to
know your truth and put it into practice each day of my life. In Jesus'
name I pray. Amen.
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