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 ...
왜 결과가 내가 기도하고 기대한대로 되지 않은 것일까?
왜 결과는 내가 기도하고 기대한대로 되지 않은 것일까? 나는 내 기도의 열매(마7:17)를 통해 내 마음을 뒤돌아 보아야겠다. 내가 기도하고 기대한대로 되지 않은 이유는 어쩌면 나는 하나님께 잘못 구하였기 때문이다(약 4:3). 나는 내가 접한 상황의 반응인 두려움(출 1:10)과 근심(12절)가운데서 내가 지혜롭게(10절) 구한답시고 하나님께 간구했지만 그것은 하나님의 지혜로 구한게 아니다. 나는 주님의 원하시는대로가 아닌 내가 원하는대로 하나님께 구했다(참고: 마26:39).
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