November 21, 2006

  • Mark 1:35-39. Keyword: LOOK

    The disciples went to look for Jesus.  "Everyone" was looking for Him, they said.  Am I looking for Him?

    Instead of grabbing my Bible to find out 'what happened', I need to engage my heart and look for Him.

    Those who look for Jesus find Him either praying or preaching.  When I find Him, will I have my own agenda which I want to pull Him back to or will I follow Him to where He is at and do what He is doing?

    The disciples had an agenda.  "Everyone is looking for you to heal them!  Let's go back and meet their needs."  They were pressed by the urgency of all the physical needs they saw around them, and besides, that was what Jesus was doing before.  But because Jesus spent time in prayer, He was able to re-focus on His mission:  preaching and meeting spiritual need.  It was time to go preach in nearby villages. 

    The disciples had an agenda, but when they found Jesus and found that He had something different in mind, they followed.  When I find Jesus -- no matter where He might be -- how will I respond?