4-2-10 Good Friday, 7:14 am Grayrock, 64 degrees, cloudy.
Thunderstorms are predicted today, beginning in the afternoon. How often it happens on Good Friday, that the sky darkens and thunder rolls. David and Danelle will be driving in from St. Louis today. We have the Easter bulletins to finish, and the two Good Friday services tonight.
Luke 9:51 -10:12
Jesus resolutely sets out for Jerusalem. Several potential followers, who first want to take care of other business are dismissed. Jesus says “anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the kingdom of God.” Perseverance and faith with one’s eye on the prize of God’s kingdom is Jesus’ teaching.
He chose 72 and sent them out ahead to the towns he planned to visit. He gave them clear instructions, and the promise that the Lord is in charge of the harvest (10:2). Tolstoy seemed to wrestle with this concept, and at the age of 82 walked away from his home, his family, his wealth, only to get sick and die within a few weeks. Interpreting this chapter and rightly applying it to one’s life is critical to being a fruitful follower (disciple) of Christ.
Psalm 74
The writer wonders that God would allow their enemies to destroy the temple, and mock the power of God. There are no prophets, and the writer wonders how long God will be silent. In Verse 12 he affirms that God is his king from ages past, and recounts the mighty acts of God evidenced in nature.
Guide me holy Lord today as I walk in faith through this day of remembering your suffering and death on the cross. You are my King, and I will praise you and serve you without looking back. Pastoring this faithful flock called Wesley UMC is a great calling, especially as we increasingly seek to reach out, bridging with the Springfield regional community.
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