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 ...
하나님을 주목하자. 지금 내가 처한 상황과 그 상황에 반응하고 있는 나 자신을 주목하기 보다 하나님을 주목하자 . 그리할 때 하나님께서 나에게 하나님이 내가 상상하는 것보다 얼마나 더 훨씬 위대하신지와 내가 처한 그 상황을 통해서도 하나님의 주권적인 선하신 뜻을 이루실 것인지 믿게 하실 것이다 . ( 유진 피터슨의 " 물총새에 불이 붙듯 " 을 읽으면서 )