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 ...
바로 그 때 우리는 하나님을 간절히 찾을 수밖에 없습니다 . 우리 스스로 혼자 감당할 수 없을 정도로 큰 어려움을 맞이했을 때 우리는 충분히 무기력함을 느낄 수 있습니다 . 바로 그 때 우리는 하나님을 간절히 찾을 수밖에 없습니다 . 그 이유는 하나님만이 “ 우리를 도울 자 ” 되시기 때문입니다 . 그러므로 우리는 하나님께 ‘ 우리 하나님 , 우리를 도와 주소서 . 우리가 주님을 의지합니다 ’ 라고 간구하면서 그 큰 난관을 당면하는 것입니다 ( 참고 : 역대하 14:11, 현대인의 성경 ).