March 6
Mark 12:38-13:13
Looks can be deceiving. Jesus’ teachings in Mark 12-13 point out this truth. Jesus first looks at the religious leaders. They look so impressive with their robes and their societal positions, but Jesus says they are headed to punishment. What looks impressive from the outside, ends up not being so. Second, Jesus points out people who are placing their offerings in the temple treasury. He points out the one who gave the most was a widow who put in “two very small copper coins.” Basic arithmetic would tell us she gave the least, but Jesus looks beyond the externals and to the heart. Third, Jesus’ disciples are astounded at the impressive nature of the temple and the massive stones used in the construction. Once again, Jesus looks beyond the externals and makes it clear that it would soon be destroyed.
In all of these conversations, Jesus wants his disciples to see what is truly happening. He does not want us to see things like the rest of the world: instead to see things from his perspective. It is not those who are in positions of power on earth who are blessed, but those who are connected to Christ. The truly generous are not those who give the most, but those who give sacrificially. Finally, it is not the quality of earthly buildings that matter, but lives which are rooted in Christ and find their foundation in him. So, let us see with Christ’s eyes, let us live for eternity, and let us open our hearts to what truly matters.
Father God, help me to value you above everything. Help me to know that you, your work, and your kingdom is what truly matters. Amen.
What do you need to do to see the world through God’s eyes?
Looks can be deceiving. Jesus’ teachings in Mark 12-13 point out this truth. Jesus first looks at the religious leaders. They look so impressive with their robes and their societal positions, but Jesus says they are headed to punishment. What looks impressive from the outside, ends up not being so. Second, Jesus points out people who are placing their offerings in the temple treasury. He points out the one who gave the most was a widow who put in “two very small copper coins.” Basic arithmetic would tell us she gave the least, but Jesus looks beyond the externals and to the heart. Third, Jesus’ disciples are astounded at the impressive nature of the temple and the massive stones used in the construction. Once again, Jesus looks beyond the externals and makes it clear that it would soon be destroyed.
In all of these conversations, Jesus wants his disciples to see what is truly happening. He does not want us to see things like the rest of the world: instead to see things from his perspective. It is not those who are in positions of power on earth who are blessed, but those who are connected to Christ. The truly generous are not those who give the most, but those who give sacrificially. Finally, it is not the quality of earthly buildings that matter, but lives which are rooted in Christ and find their foundation in him. So, let us see with Christ’s eyes, let us live for eternity, and let us open our hearts to what truly matters.
Father God, help me to value you above everything. Help me to know that you, your work, and your kingdom is what truly matters. Amen.
What do you need to do to see the world through God’s eyes?
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