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 ...
잠잠히 하나님만 바라보고 싶습니다.
우리 그리스도인들을 넘어트리고 떨어트리며 흔들려고 꾀하고 공격하는 사단과 그의 세상 무리들 (시편 62:3-4), 그 무리들은 입으로는 우리를 축복하지만 속으로는 우리를 저주하고 있습니다(4절).
이러한 상황에서 우리는 하나님을 의지해야 합니다(8절).
결코 우리는 재물이 늘어도 거기에 마음을 두지 말아야 합니다(10절).
그리고 우리는 하나님 앞에 우리의 마음을 토해야 합니다(8절).
그러므로 우리의 영혼은 잠잠히 하나님만 바라보아야 합니다(1, 5절).
그 이유는 오직 하나님 만이 "나의 구원"이요
"나의 소망"이 되시기 때문입니다(1, 5절).
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