Psalm: 60 Meditation Mark: Peter’s rebuke to Jesus, it turns out, is in direct opposition to the Father’s will. Selfishly Peter may have meant well, but that would thwart the divine plan. As for Jesus’ followers, “taking up his cross” (v. 35) simply means that discipleship is not cheap – it may eventually call one …
Tag: Will
Tuesday, March 15
Psalms: 6, 9 Meditation John: “But he said to them, ‘I have food to eat that you know nothing about.'” Looking forward (in John chapter 6), Jesus goes into greater detail about this food but for now, his answer is: “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish …
Sunday, July 19
Psalm: 139 Meditation Romans: The end of chapter 11 is an eloquent doxology – i.e. “the pen of a skillful writer” (Psalm 45:1) It is beautiful. Next, Paul urges us to present our bodies as a “living sacrifice”. (v. 1) He then explains that “this is holy and pleasing to God – this your spiritual …
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