Posts tagged Gospel of Mark
Hope for the Damned
Hope for the Damned

Have you denied the Savior by your lifestyle? Ever deny Him because of your concern for your image in front of friends? “What would they think of me if I refused to take part in their activity?” “What would they say about me?” Perhaps, you even cursed Jesus. Perhaps you are worried that you committed the unpardonable sin? Take hope. Failure is not final for genuine disciples of Jesus. He remains unflinchingly loyal to His own, even when they are disloyal to Him, even when they damn themselves.

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Tim ColeGospel of Mark, Peter, Failure is note final, Repentance, High Priest
Why God Sends Us Storms: In the Wake of Irma
Why God Sends Us Storms: In the Wake of Irma

Hurricane Irma was the largest storm in recorded US history. So, naturally the windy lady captured our undivided attention as she strolled westward along the Caribbean corridor and then, after a sharp right turn, traveled up the spine of Florida. Like most others, we were motivated by fear, a healthy fear of damage to our persons and property, to prepare for Irma. We knew what was at stake. We knew what we would lose if we were unprepared for the storm.

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Tim ColeStorms, Gospel, Gospel of Mark, Jonah, Hurricane Irma
Power to Break Chains
Power to Break Chains

Despite the fact that Jesus’ gave His disciples authority to expel demons (see Mark 6:7), their attempt to dislodge a demon from a young boy met with total failure. The father of the demonized boy pinpointed the cause: “they did not have the power/strength” (Mark 9:18; ίσχύω). They had Jesus’ authority, but no power. They lacked the supernatural power required to expel the demo. Divine authority without power equals powerlessness; the disciples might well have used spit-wads.

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PrayerTim ColeBreak Chains, Gospel of Mark, Jesus Authority, Jesus Power, Prayer