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 ...
Work or Wait? (일 혹은 기다림?)
Working for the Lord is much easier than Waiting for the Lord.
But the Lord wants us to wait for the Lord.
"Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the
LORD" (Psalms 27:14).
주님을 위해서 일하는 것이 주님을 기다리는 것보다 훨씬 쉽습니다.
그러나 주님은 우리가 주님을 잠잠히 기다리길 원하고 계십니다.
"너는 여호와를 기다릴지어다 강하고 담대하며 여호와를 기다릴지어다" (시편 27편 14절).
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