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 ...
"매일 아침 주의 사랑의 말씀을 듣게 하소서." " 내가 희망을 잃고 깊은 절망 가운데 빠져 있 " 을 때 나는 " 지나간 날들을 기억하며 주께서 행하신 모든 일을 생각하고 주를 향해 손을 들고 기도하며 내 영혼이 마른 땅처럼 주를 사모합니다 . 여호와여 , 속히 나에게 응답하소서 . 내 영혼이 피곤합니다 . 주의 얼굴을 나에게 숨기지 마소서 . 그렇지 않으면 내가 죽게 될 것입니다 . 매일 아침 주의 사랑의 말씀을 듣게 하소서 . 내가 주를 신뢰합니다 . 내가 갈 길을 보여 주소서 . 내 영혼을 주께 바칩니다 "( 시편 143:4-8, 현대인의 성경 )