“Getting up, He went from there to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan; crowds gathered around Him again, and, according to His custom, He once more began to teach them” (Mark 10:1).
The Gospel is not just for our community or whom we think ought to have it, but for the whole world. The Lord sends His Gospel where He will send it. Sinners will segregate and separate, but the Lord includes people of every tribe, tongue, folk, and nation. Jesus has come to teach us the way of everlasting life. We need to be taught. If we are conformed to Jesus, then we should be conformed to His custom.
Lord, You are the One who has given me faith. You are the One who has established what is needed. You are the One who has accomplished salvation for all those who believe. You are the One who has given the words of eternal life. You are the author and finisher of our faith. You need to be the One who teaches us all that we need to know. Help us to receive all that You will give for Your sake.
Lord Jesus, You have come to lead the way and I must follow. You know what the road ahead looks like, its temptations, and the places of difficulty. Help me to look to You, my Rabbi, to teach me what I need to know. Help me to adopt Your customs and not be guided by my thoughts or ideas, except where they have been conformed to Your customs. Lead me Lord Jesus. Amen.
