Meditation
FOR THIS PURPOSE
Text: Mark 1
12 May 2024
A TREMENDOUS SENSE OF MISSION
The Lord Jesus had a tremendous sense of being sent by God on a Mission. This was well reflected in this text.
35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.
36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him.
37 When they found Him, they said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.”
38 But He said to them, “Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth.”
39 And He was preaching in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and casting out demons. Mark 1:35-39
- Prayer
a) The Lord Jesus set aside time for prayer every day
b) He would get up early in the morning to spend time with God in prayer
c) Prayer was His special way of being in touch with God
- Purpose
a) His Disciples had not found prayer very real or important yet
b) They were asleep when the Lord Jesus arose for His morning prayers
c) They found Him finally and said that many had been searching for Him
d) The Lord Jesus replied that He must fulfil the Purpose of God
- Preaching the Gospel
a) God had sent Him to preach the Kingdom of God
b) He was determined to be faithful to that divine mission given
c) The Lord Jesus went to all the villages in Galilee and He proclaimed the Gospel
d) He cast out the demons who had possessed some people
OUR CHALLENGE TODAY
Let us understand the challenge to proclaim the message of the Gospel today too! Let us seek the power of the Lord for the gospel ministry!