Mark 15:1-47
Every time I read the crucifixion story I'm ashamed, embarrassed and saddened by the horrible way the people treat Jesus. It's awful and reveals pretty clearly our sinful nature. But here's the thing that struck me today. The Jewish leaders, the soldiers, the people from the crowds were all so arrogant and confident that they had defeated Jesus. But that wasn't the case at all. God was in total control and every single thing that happened was according to His plan.
So when things seem crazy in our lives and we can't understand what's happening or why, how could we apply this passage? Any examples of a time when after the fact, you could totally see and understand God's hand in a situation? Tami W.
Only God can see around the corners in our lives. I like to think of our lives as a tapestry. While the back of our tapestry is full of the knots and tangles that we have created in our lives, God is working all things together for our good for those who believe in Him, so that when the tapestry is turned over, the beauty of that tapestry is revealed. Trusting in Him. K
Last Sunday, I was asked by the Priest if I could be one of the readers of the "Passion of Christ". Before responsing, I asked the Lord for His guidance and then I confirmed with the Priest that I would be one of the readers.
Very early Saturday morning, after 2:00a.m. It seemed as if I were on the rough seas and was just spinning around and around. I suffer with "menieres disease" a form of vertigo which also comes with nausea, vomitting and high blood pressure. I took my medication but it just did not help all through Saturday. I kept praying and reminding the Lord that I had to read because I had gone to the rehearsal on Thursday evening. I was still feeling very sick. One of my step-sons (a medical doctor) came by to visit me but instead of checking me out, said a prayer for me and left wishing me a speedy recover. My other step-son who is also a medical doctor came and gave me an injection as the tablets were not working and after a few minutes I went to sleep. I woke up after 8:00 p.m. last night and felt so much better. I had something to eat and did my devotion.
By this time, my husband had mentioned to the Priest that it did not seem possible that I would be reading this morning so she arranged for someone else to fill in. I must tell you, I was fit and was able to be one of the readers this morning and giving God thanks for all His many gifts He has so freely bestowed upon us.
He is always there for us, we just have to ask. I hope I did not take up too much of your time but I just wanted to share this with you. That He is always there for us and so we too must also be there for Him. Just let Him know we are nothing without Him. Blessings.
At all times,have always witness the hand of God in my life.I've been a widow going to 6yrs now and have seen no one,but God in my business and my home.My life is a testimony to the glory of God.
I have been a witness to God's goodness too! I was diagnosed with a genetic eye disorder that was deteriorating my central vision. My Ophthalmologist suggested that my life as an Accountant was over. In addition, my ex-husband decided that life with a visually impaired spouse was too much so he asked for a divorce. With this said, my future looked a bit bleak to me. Needless to say, God lead me to people in the visually impaired and totally blind community that encouraged me to move forward. In addition, I had a great spiritually support system (Priests) that helped to pick me up through the tough moments. Needless to say, God had a plan. I returned to school and decided to change careers. Now, I work as a Software Engineer. God is good all the time!! I learned to keep the faith and it will be okay :-)
Like the song says. . . "When I look back over my life, I can truly say that I've been blessed, I have a testimony!"
I won't say my life has been horrible. I won't even attempt to brag that things have always gone great for me. I have had my storms and asked God "why is this happening to me?" I have wondered what I was missing and then when I look back and see where I have been protected by The Father. In times when I have been guided through a situation; times when I didn't see it was me who got me in it, but God who got me out.
I am so thankful for the Savior, Our Lord, Jesus Christ. He as done so much for me, for us. May we trust Him more and during this time of the Resurrection, may we draw closer to Our Father and be eager to learn more about Him; building a better, deeper relationship with The King each and every day!
Every time I read the account of the Crucifixion (either here or elsewhere) I'm humbled when I think "Jesus went through all this for me/us!' Looking back on my life over the years - I can see God's hand working. Although for me when going through a "rough period" there was no way I saw His hand - but years later, I surely can. Our Savior is great. He was born to die on the cross, for us!
Oh my as I grow in Christ I have seen this. My boss told me no to stopping early so I could refresh the mop water. I wanted to get angry but I didn't. And I said God I don't understand, we need new water. I walked back and looked at the bucket and day shift had already gotten more water. I have been thinking on submitting to authority and doing as I am told. After I got back I said thank You God. And my boss went the second mile and went and changed it again. :) HE was in control. And He is teaching me to trust more. And that is just so great.
I'm saddened by what happened to Jesus but so thankful that it did. Because of the messed up life I've had if it hadn't been for Jesus I would be on my way to hell. Thank God for the crucifixion.
Jesus has suffered and died for our sins...imagine the sacrifice he had gone through. Everyone of us, has our own sufferings, trials, burdened, difficulties as we take life's journey, but let us all remember, that as long as Christ is with us, we have nothing to be afraid of, He is in control of everything. Psalms 16:8 - I have set the Lord always before me;because he is at my right hand, i shall not be shaken.