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 ...
역경과 위기 가운데서도 기뻐하지 못하는 이유는? 우리가 하나님께서 우리 인생의 여정에 허락하시는 역경이나 위기 가운데서도 주님 안에서 기뻐하지 못하고 있는 첫번째 이유는 우리가 우리의 뜻을 내려놓고 주님의 뜻만이 간절히 이뤄지길 원하고 있지 않고 있기 때문입니다 . 이보다 더 큰 원인은 우리가 하나님의 하나님 되심으로 즐거워하며 기뻐하기보다 하나님의 행하심으로 즐거워하며 기뻐하는데 너무나 익숙해져 있기 때문입니다 .