Mark 5
Jesus wants us to tell others about Him - for those of us who are saved - we all have a story of redemption - and it is powerful. God saved (and is still doing so) me from anger, impatience, arrogance, pride, etc. and I am deeply grateful. He saved my mom at 81 years old and now she is in Heaven - after living her entire life Jewish.
He also wants others to SEE this transformation in our lives - it's not enough to TALK about it, particularly if our actions don't square with our words.
See Jesus words on the "lamp on the stand" from Mark 4:21-22.
We are to be a living sacrifice.
My Prayer: Heavenly Father - You amaze me and You have transformed my heart and life - thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love and blessing. I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed. v19-20
Jesus wants us to tell others about Him - for those of us who are saved - we all have a story of redemption - and it is powerful. God saved (and is still doing so) me from anger, impatience, arrogance, pride, etc. and I am deeply grateful. He saved my mom at 81 years old and now she is in Heaven - after living her entire life Jewish.
He also wants others to SEE this transformation in our lives - it's not enough to TALK about it, particularly if our actions don't square with our words.
See Jesus words on the "lamp on the stand" from Mark 4:21-22.
We are to be a living sacrifice.
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1
My Prayer: Heavenly Father - You amaze me and You have transformed my heart and life - thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love and blessing. I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
