Just Do It!

Mark 1:21-22 - They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.

Finally, Jesus entered the synagogue and began to teach. Can you imagine? Imagine standing in the room, and listening to Jesus preaching!

People were amazed, because he taught as one who had authority. Authority implies that it expects submission. Jesus taught as though he expected complete submission to God's word. This amazed people!

Who was this man, who spoke as if he knew the truth? He could command, as if he had the final word! He spoke with the expectation of complete agreement, and that there is no other truth--other than what he was teaching!

The teachers of the law didn't teach like Jesus did. They taught the law, explained the context, interpreted the law, debated the meaning and considered the oral interpretation. They were just passing on the sayings of others.

So how about us? How do we teach Jesus' words? Do we teach as Jesus taught--with the expectation of submission, with complete confidence that this is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

Or are we more like the teachers of the law, passing on what others think, talking about the context, the history, the possible interpretations, and debating the meaning, but failing to expect obedience? Such teaching has no authority.

All authority has been given to Jesus. All his words are worthy of obedience! Let us be bold! Let us pass on His words in a manner worthy of His love and sacrifice!

Pray for Martinique

Martinique is an island in the eastern Caribbean Sea.  The residents speak French, and are part of the EU because of their connection with France. There are just over 400,000 people who live on the island. Let's be praying for Martinique to be re-planted, as well as the other French colonies.