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Friday, April 11, 2008
Wild Speculations
King Herod heard about Jesus, because Jesus was now famous.
Some people said, "{He (Jesus) is} John the Baptizer. He is
risen from death. That is why he can do these miracles."
Other people said, "He is Elijah." Other people said, "Jesus
is a prophet. He is like the prophets that lived long ago."
Herod heard these things about Jesus. He said, "I killed John
by cutting off his head. Now John has been raised from
death!"
-- Mark 6:14-16 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Jesus' ministry was effective, powerful, and rumor-worthy! In addition
to the effective ministry of Jesus himself, Jesus' followers were
spreading his reputation, his teachings, and his blessings among the
people. They were trying to understand just who this powerful
miracle-worker and truth-teacher actually might be. Wild speculations
were made, but no one could speculate wildly enough to recognize his
true identity ... at least not yet! We must remember that our job is to
help others know about Jesus and spread his reputation far and wide and
get them asking questions about Jesus. Then, as we are given the
opportunity, help them understand more fully just who Jesus is -- the
Christ, the Son of God.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Father, please use the events, rumors, movies, and speculations about
your Son to your glory. Please especially use this time of the year to
open doors of opportunity for your children, and especially me, to
share the message of Jesus more effectively. In Jesus' name I pray.
Amen.
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