Mark 8: 38 "If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.”
Jesus has had a trying time. He has fed the multitude, twice, but his disciples still don't understand all he is capable of. He was confronted by the Pharisees who wanted a heavenly sign. He sighed, refused and referred to their generation. He has explained how the crucifixion will occur, only to be rebuked by Peter.
It must have been hard to be Jesus at this point. He goes from highs to lows, and even those closest to him do not understand his mission. That generation of people must have seemed especially dense. Now we feel that way about our own generation. There is so much wrong, and people are so quick to jump on the apocalypse theory. Are they just overstating their own importance, as I suspect? Or is this generation especially sinful? And am I completely conveying that I am proud of my Lord and Savior? Will he be glad to accept me when he does come?
Prayer: Lord, guide me to show that I am proud of my faith and of Your holy majesty. Make me a beacon to those who seek You but cannot find the way. Help me to be prepared to meet You and Your son face to face with praise when the time is right.
Amen
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