Devotion for Thursday, February 19, 2026

“And Jesus was saying to them, “Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power” (Mark 9:1).

Perhaps Pilate momentarily considered an invasion by Jesus’ army when Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world.”  The power that Jesus has unleashed is the power of the cross.  That power is here and saves all who believe.  John would see the vision which we call Revelation.  We shall all taste death.  We must die to sin, death, and the devil.  Jesus will raise us from the dead.

Lord, I try to pin everything down into terms I can understand.  You are God, Creator of all things.  There is no way I can consider all the worlds You have made, nor comprehend that no bird falls from the sky that You do not know about.  What I can comprehend is the simple command to follow Jesus.  Bring me in the power of the cross to where You will take me.

Lord Jesus, You have told us plainly the things we are able to understand.  Help me to learn how to trust You above all things, realizing that the weakness which conquered death on the cross is the power of the resurrection.  How much more, the strength?  Lead me Lord, for all things are in Your hands and You are my Savior.  You know what I need.  Help me to listen to You and always follow Your lead.  Amen.