PLEASE READ THIS FIRST: Mark 11:27-33
What do you sense the Lord saying to you in this passage?
“I will ask you a question.” (Mark 11:29)
The religious leaders are angry after what happened in the temple.
They come to interrogate Jesus, but he interrogates them.
Through his question he reveals that they are not interested in the truth.
They are speaking from selfish ignorance, to serve and protect themselves.
Many times we interrogate God with accusations and critiques.
We evaluate God’s ways and actions, and act as if we know better.
Job is another example of this, how he questions God’s ways; but God challenges him:
“Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.” (Job 38:1-3)
Faced with God’s question, Job’s pride and ignorance are revealed.
“Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.” (Job 42:3)
We like to put God to the test, but how would we stand if God tested us.
Do we really want to learn the truth, about God, Jesus and ourselves?
The truth is that we are extremely prideful and ignorant, with no right to accuse.
One day when I see Jesus; will I kneel in humility or foolishly try to interrogate him?
PRAYER
Lord, I already know that when you question me, my answers will be lame. I do not understand, but I trust that you do. You understand me, and you love me.
I think the Pharisees ask a good question: “By what authority are you doing these things?” If they would only listen – Jesus was ready to teach them, but they feel threatened by Him – I think they knew the answer but did not want to entertain it – some however did and turned. I think we need to discern by “what authority” as well – but always be open to hearing the HS!
Why am I here? To impress people as the religious leaders were trying to do or to serve the Lord? He is the Lord of my life. I am not seeking to impress people, nor lording myself over others but to love the Lord God and always to love my neighbour following God’s command – love God – love mankind. May that be evident in my words and deeds.
Jesus, all for Jesus
All I am and have and ever hope to be
Jesus, all for Jesus
All I am and have and ever hope to be
All of my ambitions, hopes and plans
I surrender these into Your hands
All of my ambitions, hopes and plans
I surrender these into Your hands
For it’s only in Your will that I am free
For it’s only in Your will that I am free
Jesus, all for Jesus
All I am and have and ever hope to be