I’ll raise up a prophet for them from among their fellow Israelites—one just like you. I’ll put my words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him.
MARK 6:2-3 (CEB)
Many who heard him were surprised... Isn’t this the carpenter?
THE ESSENCE
We should pay attention to Jesus because he speaks God's words.
DAILY FODDER
Jesus is the surprising prophet who speaks God's words. But he is more than a prophet. He is the living embodiment of God's words.
PRAYER
Jesus, I'm grateful that you came as God's redeeming message. I'm sorry that I'm not such a good listener. Continue to improve my listening skills so I can more fully take in your message. As your word takes root in me, I'm eager to become one of your assistant messengers—embodying your lifegiving words to those around me. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
