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 ...
우리는 하나님께 간구하는 것도 익숙해야 합니다.
우리가 영적 전쟁에서 승리하기 위해선 하나님의 말씀에만 익숙할 뿐만 아니라 하나님께 간구하는 것도 익숙해야 합니다. 즉, 우리는 하나님께 부르짖는 것이 익숙해야 합니다. 그만큼 우리는 하나님을 의뢰하는 사람들이 되야 합니다. 즉, 우리는 하나님을 의뢰하고 의뢰하는 사람들이 되야 합니다(시22:4). 하나님을 신뢰하므로 우리는 하나님께 부르짖어야 합니다. 그리할 때 하나님께서는 우리에게 귀를 귀울이시고(시77:1) 반드시 우리의 부르짖음을 들으십니다(출22:23). 그리고 하나님께서는 우리에게 응답하실 것입니다(시3:4, 86:7, 120:1). 하나님께서는 우리에게 승리를 주실 것입니다(고전15:57).
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