“If you can?
Everything is possible for one who believes.” This quote by itself can still be
pretty influential; however, when you know the story surrounding it, it can be
so powerful. Jesus said to man who just ask, “If you can do anything, take pity
and help us.” The man was in complete desperation and knew Jesus was his only
hope when he asked this. His immediate response when Jesus responded was to
help him overcome his own disbelief. The man knew he could only believe with
the help of Jesus. That quote took the man from desperation to total depravity,
and it was than that Jesus helped the man and his boy.
The widow’s
offering is an awesome story that reminds me it is all about the heart behind
the motive. The women gave next to nothing, and it didn’t even contribute to
the tithing that day, her offering was greater though. There were rich people
giving huge amounts, but it wasn’t suffering amounts. The widow gave
everything, and I feel her heart portrayed that the Lord is all she needs and
who she will depend on for life. Without heart, I’d say the things we do/say
are meaningless.
The whole crucifixion
story is so perplexingly amazing! The fact the Jesus went through unjust pain and
suffering for the Lord and the ones he loves (which is everyone), is something
to behold. I couldn’t imagine the pain, heartbreak, and shame that were upon
him. Getting nearly beat to death than put on a cross for others, and them turn
away from you because they are scared (when peter disowns Jesus); yet he still
loved them, is unbelievable awesome! Someone could say that is life changing
stuff, huh? J
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