April 17,, 2012 Private Talk

Private Talk

Mark 9:30-32 They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, 31 because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise.” 32 But they did not understand what he meant and were afraid to ask him about it.

HAVE you ever been in a circumstance where you had to learn something really important, and you had little time to do so? Cramming for the test or memorizing your part for the Christmas play, there are thousands of reasons to know and remember knowledge that can make a big difference in your life temporarily or for a very long time.
Jesus teaches the disciples “need to know now” truth, but “they did not understand what he meant and were afraid to ask him about it.” Why not? Could it be the same reason you don’t understand the teaching from the Lord? Is the Bible so clear that you refuse its truth?
The disciples didn’t like what they heard. They were afraid to pursue the truth because Jesus’ words forced them to see their lives differently. They didn’t see that Jesus must die so they could live eternally. Too focused on their own understanding, their minds and hearts refused to listen. They couldn’t adjust to Jesus’ “right now” teaching.
Is your life that way? Do you “hear” God’s word as you read the Bible; yet, you neither believe nor understand? Do you hide behind ignorance in fear because accepting God’s word would mean dramatic change for you?


Pause and consider the truth is information you need to know right now.