This morning we experienced the blessing of Kristi Gill teaching about what Jesus said and did in Mark 12:1-12. In the scriptures we see Jesus telling a parable to the Pharisees. Jesus often used parables but didn't always explain them.
As we read Mark 12, we hear Jesus talk about an owner and tenants of land. As Kristi unpacked the verses, we saw this was so much greater than a story about land, it is a story of God's relentless pursuit to restore the entirely of his creation by sending His son.
In 12 verses, we are given the story of God’s relentless, unwavering, never ending pursuit of us. A pursuit, a hope and a future, all made possible through His son Jesus. When we choose a relationship with Jesus, we are grafted into his authority. An authority that is complete and over everything. Over every detail of what is happening in our world, in our town, in our families, in our lives. Jesus has authority overall all of it.
Kristi encouraged us to to mediate on these words from Jesus:
“I have told you these things so that in me, you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble but take heart, I have overcome the world.”
As you meditate on these words, consider what is going on in your life: what is bringing you anxiety or pain or confusion? Where is the road uncertain or the questions unanswered? Knowing Jesus is the owner and authority over everything, what does it look like to lay that at his feet and hear him respond to you with “I am the authority over that, too.”
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