Yes, the stores already have Christmas decorations up, and no one really wants to talk about Jesus other than he being a baby and in a manger; but my reading today was in the 15th chapter of Mark, and the subject was the trial and crucifixion of our Lord. It is a book that must be read; each chapter is packed with truth and freedom, and especially those chapters leading up to, and covering His death. Here is the prayer I wrote about chapter 15:
Loving God, sometimes my role in Jesus' death embarrasses me, for I accuse Jesus of not doing enough but I realize it is me that should be doing more, not You, for You are truly my King.
I sometimes try to please my sin and crucify You all over again, but I know it is my sin that should be crucified, which it was, if I would truly believe and ask for that.
Sometimes I join in on the efforts against You, when my shouts should be those in favor of You!
I should be like Simon of Cyrene in carrying Your cross and influencing my children and family to follow You, as Simon did with Alexander and Rufus.
Lord, Your death was not in vain, You died to save me, even me. Thank You.
In Christ Jesus' strong name I pray, amen.
