He answered, ‘Let us go on to the neighbouring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.’ And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons. (Mark 1: 38-39)
"For that is what I came out to do," Jesus says. As a result of being in prayer Jesus was more aware of purpose, place, and time.
His purpose is to "proclaim the message." The Greek is kerusso. This is public and authoritative announcement. The same verb would be used when a royal letter was circulated.
His place is in the towns of the same district as Capernaum. Nearby is true, but the Greek suggests the region under the social, economic, or political influence of Capernaum.
His time is now. The gospel of Luke suggests the people of Capernaum tried to keep him with them. But Jesus and his first few followers left that day for an expanded ministry.
May my prayers also seek God's guidance for purpose, place, and time. May God find me willing to hear and do..
"For that is what I came out to do," Jesus says. As a result of being in prayer Jesus was more aware of purpose, place, and time.
His purpose is to "proclaim the message." The Greek is kerusso. This is public and authoritative announcement. The same verb would be used when a royal letter was circulated.
His place is in the towns of the same district as Capernaum. Nearby is true, but the Greek suggests the region under the social, economic, or political influence of Capernaum.
His time is now. The gospel of Luke suggests the people of Capernaum tried to keep him with them. But Jesus and his first few followers left that day for an expanded ministry.
May my prayers also seek God's guidance for purpose, place, and time. May God find me willing to hear and do..
posted by Didymus | 5:10 AM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home