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 ...
우리 삶 속에 당면하는 어려움들은 ... " 인내를 배울 수 있는 유일한 길은 하나님께서 우리에게 부여하신 고난의 길을 통과하는 것이다 . 우리 삶 속에 당면하는 어려움들은 하나님께서 우리를 성숙하게 하시고 , 믿음을 견고하게 하시고 , 육체가 아닌 성령을 의뢰하게 하시기 위해 사용하시는 도구다 ." [ 워렌 위어스비 , " 영적 전투의 전략 "]