Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
A sluggard is far beneath than an ant.
A sluggard is far beneath than an ant. The sluggard should go to the ant and consider its ways and be wise (Prov.6:6). The sluggard must learn from the ant to work willingly, diligently and corporately (v.7). The ant is thoughtful, helps each other and works according to their size. But the sluggard is not thoughtful, do not help others and is busybody. The sluggard must learn from the ant to prepare for the future (v.8). The ant works very hard and diligently during the harvest season that is summer, in order to prepare food for the coming winter. But the sluggard says “A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest” (v.10). As a result, “poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man” (v.11). But I wonder whether the sluggard will go to the ant and consider its ways and be wise since “The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes” (26:16).
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