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 ...
절대적으로 계획에 헌신하지 마십시오. " 계획에 절대적으로 헌신하는 것은 심각한 잘못을 초래한다 . 하나님은 다양한 상황을 통해 일하시고 , 계획이 하나님의 뜻을 놓치게 만들 위험이 있으면 그것을 무시하신다 . 계획을 바꾸는 것이 하나님의 음성을 잘못 들었다거나 하나님이 마음을 바꾸셨다는 의미는 아니다 . 그것은 단지 그분의 계획과 방향이 당신의 타이밍과 다를 수 있다는 뜻일 뿐이다 ." [ 론 부루 & 제레미 화이트 , " 청지기 재테크 "]