35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.
This line is inspirational to me. I've been working on being more disciplined in general.....I've been doing pretty well. I've started working out at the gym. I have a list of things to do at home that I cross off as I complete em. This is all in a effort to be better prepared for the mission that God puts in front of me. The one thing I'm still not doing well, is written in the verse above. We are supposed to be following Jesus, but this one is tough. I'm not a morning guy. Having said that, I think it's all mental and still am trying to do it. I pray a lot during the day. But, I can't say I'm really "spending time" with God. I'm in communication, but not giving myself the opportunity to listen or hear.
PS. I saved Luke 1, and started in on Mark. I don't know why I skipped Mark the first time.
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I am a morning guy and I love coming down getting a cup of coffee in the dark and reading my chapter in quiet. But I am also a night guy and watch ESPN too late...hence no post this morning! I would say I have improved my discipline over the years as it relates to reading the bible and its tied directly to our study together. But I don't spend much time at all in prayer, that is an area I think I will always struggle with in life. That sounds weak, I can't make time to talk with God?
ReplyDeletethis verse caught my eye because of the word indignant.
41 Jesus was indignant.[i] He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!”
MSG 1-45 Deeply moved, Jesus put out his hand, touched him, and said, “I want to. Be clean.”
Two translations with different feels to them. When I saw indignant I thought it was like Jesus is almost put off with the request.."Of course I'm willing, I simply want you to love and believe and me and ask of me...."
So I'm not sure what to make of it, but since he chose to heal the man I would think that illustrates his love and compassion for us. Regardless of any potential frustration we create for him.
knut