Three years He had invested in the disciples. Three years He had prayed with them, trained them, modeled for them, preached the gospel to them, and yet, shortly before His last trip to Jerusalem, He bluntly told them what was shortly to take place in the week of His crucifixion. Let’s eavesdrop on Jesus’s conversation with them:
31 Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things which are written through the prophets about the Son of Man will be accomplished. 32 For He will be handed over to the Gentiles, and will be mocked and mistreated and spit upon, 33 and after they have scourged Him, they will kill Him; and the third day He will rise again.” 34 But the disciples understood none of these things, and the meaning of this statement was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend the things that were said. (Luke 18:31-34, NASB)
That 34th verse is a stunner isn’t it? Three years, he speaks about as bluntly and clearly as He possibly could, and “they did not comprehend the things that were said.” How long have you been a Christian? Do you think you would have been a better disciple? Humbling, isn’t it?
Let’s keeping growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ and let’s try to saturate everyday with thoughts about the Savior.
Read Psalm 18 and 48
Calling the Heart to Worship
I love You Lord,
but I know I don’t love You enough.
So I want to learn to love You more.
As I rise this morning, You are still my Rock.
You are still my Fortress, my Deliverer,
my Shield, my Salvation and my Stronghold.
Guide my thoughts for Your glory.
And guide my heart into Your presence,
so that I would love You more,
and more would love You.
cf. Psalm 18:1-3
Read Psalm 78
Calling the Heart to Repentance
“They forgot his works and the wonders that he had shown them.” (78:11)
“They did not believe in God and did not trust His saving power.” (78:22)
“They did not believe.” (78:32)
“Their heart was not steadfast toward Him.” (78:37)
“They did not remember his power or the day when He redeemed them.” (78:42)
O Lord, how many times today, have I done these same things?
How many times have I failed to remember You great works and give You praise?
How many times have I disbelieved Your promises and failed to give testimony of Your faithfulness?
How many times has my heart been shallow rather than steadfast in my trust?
How many times have I not reminded my heart of my redemption
purchased at the cost of my Savior’s blood?
Forgive me, O God, and help me to pause and give You praise
for all the ways that You have loved me this day.
Read Psalm 108 and 138
Calling the Heart to Rest
(a benediction on the day)
“My heart is steadfast, O God!
I will sing and make melody with all my being!
Your love steadies my heart.
Your compassion inspires it.
Your faithfulness gives me confidence,
to rest this night
and trust You with tomorrow.
Goodnight, Lord.
I will talk to You in the morning.
cf. Psalm 108:1-6
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