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 ...
‘God, help me to be a worm-like pastor’ “But at dawn the next day God provided a worm, which chewed the vine so that it withered” (Jonah 4:7). God, help me not to be a disobedient pastor like Jonah. Help me not to be the pastor who runs away instead of going to the mission field that God sent me. Help me not be a pastor who forgets God's mission and backslides. Help me not to be the pastor who doesn’t embrace the souls that God has entrusted to me. God, help me to be a worm-like pastor. Help me to walk faithfully to the place of the ministry that You have sent me. Help me to go where God wants me to go even though I am slow like the worm. Help me to walk like a turtle while looking at the destiny that You gave me. Help me to be driven by the mission that You gave me. Help me to be driven by the promises Word of God (Jn. 6:1-15; Mt. 16:18). God, I want to move forward by dreaming only Your vision. Help me to be t...