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 ...
Why do we think we can't
bear the trials we face?
Certainly, the Bible
states,
"God is faithful;
he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear ..."
So why do we think we
cannot bear the trials we face?
What is the reason we
lack the ability to endure?
Could it be that we do
not believe in the faithful God who gives us the ability to endure?
Could it be that we are
not living by faith but by sight?
(1 Corinthians 10:13; 2
Corinthians 5:7)
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