As
Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside privately
and told them what was going to happen to Him. "Listen," He said,
"we're going up to Jerusalem, where the Son of Man will be betrayed to the
leading priests and the teachers of religious law. They will sentence Him to
die. Then they will hand Him over to the Romans to be mocked, flogged with a
whip, and crucified. But on the third day He will be raised from the
dead." Matthew 20:17-19
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| Cross from Medjugorje Depicting Christ's life, death and resurrection. |
Closer and closer. Jesus on His final trip
to Jerusalem…to the Cross. He knew just what was going to happen. Betrayal.
Death sentence. Mocking. Flogging. Humiliation. Crucifixion. Pain. Agony. Death
of His human body. And the end of the story…Resurrection.
Listen.
That is what Jesus told His disciples. He told them what was going to happen to
Him. Their job was to listen. Did
they hear what He said? Do we hear what He said…what He is saying to us today? Listen. He told them over and over…listen.
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Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand! Matthew
11:15.
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Then Jesus called to the crowd to come and hear. "All of you
listen," he said, "and try to understand." Mark 7:14.
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But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good
to those who hate you. Luke 6:27.
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I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God
who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but
they have already passed from death into life. John 5:24.
Are you listening?
Do you believe in God…in Jesus as your own Savior? Trust Him. Seek Him with all
your heart and you will find Him.
Prayer
~ Lord God, I am listening to Your Word…to Your voice calling me to obedience.
May all that I think, say and do bring You honor and glory.
Daily
Bible Reading: March 29 – Joshua 22-24
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photo by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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