Who Do You Think You Are?

I was out of town Friday afternoon and Saturday, so I will get caught up. A few thoughts from Mark 2 and John 2 and 3:

• Faith looks like work. Faith is observable.
  
• I pray that it is reported on the prairie "We've never seen anything like this before."
• Jesus is so unpredictable. He calls a tax collector, not a respected banker or stock broker, to be a disciple.
  
• The Pharisees were always hanging around criticizing, trying to catch Jesus make a slip, and hoping for His downfall. In 30 years of ministry I've known some people like that.
• Mary, evidently had heard from God before Jesus did. She told the servants, "Do whatever He tells you to do" even though Jesus had just said, "My time has not come yet." Moms are amazingly wonderful!I miss my Mom's support, insight and prayer.
• Jesus' first miracle was a miracle of abundance. He kept the party going.
• Certain people are always looking for a sign. Other people get the job done.
• John was not jealous of Jesus, nor of His ministry, nor was he attempting to build a name for himself. Truly, he was a great prophet and a powerful example for preachers in our culture.

PrairieParson
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