“And He came home, and the crowd gathered again, to such an extent that they could not even eat a meal. When His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, “He has lost His senses” (Mark 3:20-21).
God has lost His senses? That’s straight from the pits of hell. Yet, how many times do each of us argue with the Lord? Perhaps disagree is a softer word, but it’s the same. The Lord is Lord of all and He has promised to work all things together for good to those who love Him. The pride of this age makes it difficult to do the one thing that is needed for our journey of salvation and that is to completely submit to the Lord.
Lord God, take me far from the pride that is in my heart. Kill the pride. I have my opinions, which I deem facts, which color my thoughts. Let Your thoughts become my thoughts, and in the pattern set by You, Lord, teach me to look to You for all things. Be the One who guides me all the days of my life. Lead me to become like You, no matter what those around me say. Help me to hold fast to the hope I have in You.
Lord Jesus, for our sake You endured the derision of those who thought they knew better. You have called for us to stop keeping up appearances and instead live authentically with You leading us in the way of salvation. Lead me, Lord, and confront me when pride raises the old Adam. Create in me a new life that submits to You in all things. You must lead the way from sinfulness to holiness. Lead me, Lord Jesus. Amen.
