Reflection question: The father in this gospel text says one of my favorite verses of the Bible, "I believe; help my unbelief."
I like this verse because it expresses a feeling I think we all feel throughout our lives. Belief and unbelief at the same time.
Were there any verses that you found meaningful in today's chapter?
I keep getting drawn into the verses about Jesus' death and resurrection. In this chapter specifically with the disciples' fear about it and not asking any questions. We are so like the disciples in our everyday lives and situations where we aren't sure and don't ask questions out of fear or other things getting in the way. I can easily imagine myself lie the disciples not asking Jesus anything further since I was afraid and couldn't imagine his death and then rising again.
ReplyDeleteI also like the verse of "I believe; please help my unbelief. " I think that this has to do with trust. I believe in Jesus and his resurrection, and I trust him with everything I have. However, I'm not so sure I trust in myself. I say that because no matter what, we are still sinners and are human. We can't possible be perfect. I trust Jesus, but I can't say that I trust myself in doing what Jesus wants all the time. When you are a child, it seems we trusted all the time because of being innocent. But as we grow, the trust becomes less and less, not necessarily in Jesus, but ourselves.
ReplyDeleteI think that the unbelief is not believing in yourself to do the right things. I also liked the verse about "Whoever wants to be first, must be last of all and serve all. " To me, I would rather serve, than to be served. God wants us not to serve only Him, but to the sick and needy etc. I also liked the verse, "Have salt in yourselves and be at peace with one another." I also liked the verse, "This is my Son, the beloved, listen to Him." I wonder what I would have felt is I was there and got to hear God's voice.
ReplyDeleteI am confused by the salt reference. What does it mean to "Have salt in yourselves"?
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