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 ...
우리는 그저 도구일 뿐입니다. 우리는 그저 도구일 뿐입니다 . 우리는 주님의 도구로서 주님이 안써주셔도 감사 , 써주셔도 감사해야 합니다 . 그저 우리는 도구로써 주님의 손 안에 있다는 사실만으로도 감사 감사해야 합니다 . 우리는 도구로서 주님께 쓰임 받은 후 겸손해야 합니다 . 우리는 주님께서 써 주신 것에 대해 감사 , 감사해야합니다 . 그저 우리는 무익한 종입니다 라고 고백해야 합니다 ( 눅 17:10). 우리는 오직 하나님께만 영광을 돌려야 합니다 .