Daily Scripture Assignment: Deut 1-2; Mk 12

Jarrod GillihanScripture - They were seeking to seize Him, and yet they feared the people, for they understood that He spoke the parable against them. And so they left Him and went away. - Mk 12:12 (NASB)

Observation - Jesus has come to Jerusalem and the people love him. His trial and crucifixion are not far off. The religious leaders of the day have begun to question his authority and they are really ticked off that everyone is listening to this guy. They wanted him silenced, in a big way. In fact, they wanted him dead.

Application - I could go on and on about the parable of the vine- growers. Are we the vine-growers or the grapes? Great stuff in this one, but what I really keyed in on was the last verse in this section of scripture.

See, Jesus spoke the truth and it was not very complimentary of the religious leaders of the day. The religious leaders knew it was against them and it ticked them off. They beauty of it was that they were terrified to do anything about it. Ultimately, they were able to get even with Jesus but it was all according to God’s plan.

I need to remember this scenario in my own life because there are a lot of times that I know Jesus is calling me to say something about HIM to someone I know and I get scared to do it. I need to remember that my fears are irrelevant and that speaking God’s truth is what I need to do. Those that are opposed to what I have to say can struggle against God. I will trust his plan because if he’s laid something on my heart to share then it is for a very good reason.

Prayer - Lord, forgive me for the times that I have let fear and doubt keep me from fulfilling the tasks that you have laid before me. Help me to be bold in the face of uncertainty and to trust in your guidance.