the passion week in the gospel of mark

the passion week in the gospel of mark

My friend Mike Jentes has a great reading list for you to follow as you get reacquainted with the Passion Week or as you get introduced to what Jesus did on your behalf. Please pick up your Bible and read again what Jesus has done for you.

I read Mark 10 at Mike's suggestion. I am convicted by the disciples full devotion. "We have given up everything to follow you (10:28)." Peter's words convict me. Moreover, Jesus' response brings greater conviction.

Jesus lists the things to give up. The first on his list is house. I am presently in the midst of the chaos of "staging" my house for sale. Many people have committed hours, money, and sacrificed time with family, friends, and leisure to help us out. Yet I wonder if I could give it up for the sake of the Lord, for the sake of the Good News. The repair projects in process are time-consuming and mind-occupying. Yet do I keep them in perspective? I must realign my perspective to the Lord's. He wants me to be willing to give up a house for His sake, and for the Good News. So the Gospel must not be compromised or replaced with my own "staging" of my house.

I praise God for His discipline in my spiritual journey. I can get wayward pretty easily. Still, I thank God for His care for my spiritual life. So as you continue in your week. Make time to reflect on your perspective. Make plans to go to church and to engage in the Easter season. Recall what the holiday means. It's more than just the first weekend of Springbreak. It's more than getting new outfits. It's more than staging a house. It's about Jesus' willing sacrifice on my behalf. What a wonderful Savior I serve!