Text: Mark 3:20-30
Prayer Pointers:
To rejoice that you live in the Kingdom of the Son
To have compassion for others
For those who live in our cities
ONE OF THE FEATURES of Jesus’ ministry is his compassion for the crowds that find him and seek the blessing that he gives. As he moves closer and closer to the cross, he teaches his disciples how to do the same, to turn their attention away from themselves to others who seek healing, hope and freedom.
In this passage, famous for its tense interaction with family and religious authority, Jesus continues to teach the truth of the kingdom of God: that one has arrived who is stronger than Satan and all his works, and that this kingdom is being made known to all. Let us share our Lord’s compassion for the city!
God of grace and God of glory,
On your people pour your power!
Crown your ancient Church’s story;
Bring its bud to glorious flow’r.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the facing of this hour—for the facing of this hour.
Save us from weak resignation
To the evils we deplore;
Let the gift of your salvation
Be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
Serving you whom we adore—serving you whom we adore.
May your day be grace-filled ~ Pr. Dave Brooks