Mark 6 ~ Compassion

Mark 6

19 And Herodias had a grudge against him and wanted to put him to death. But she could not, 20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and yet he heard him gladly.

For when Herodias's daughter came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests. And the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.” 23 And he vowed to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give you, up to half of my kingdom.”

24 And she went out and said to her mother, “For what should I ask?” And she said, “The head of John the Baptist.”

25 And she came in immediately with haste to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”

26 And the king was exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her. 27 And immediately the king sent an executioner with orders to bring John's head. He went and beheaded him in the prison 28 and brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother.

33 Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. 34 When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd.

And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them, 49 but when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out, 50 for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” 51 And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded.

The people of Israel had cried out for a king.





A much cleaned up and re-engineered coin of Herod Antipas. 21 BC-39 AD.




And instead of the Davidic Line - received an usurper. Herod would create his own image on a coin - forbidden to be of this level of ego. Herod is King and can do all he wants as King. Instead Herod is busy keeping up with murderous Pilate as Governor. Keeping murderous promises. Pleasing his live in wife. Pleasing his niece. Pleasing alliances and guests. Work of worry - keeping firm hold on his power. Unable to freely speak to the ones he would speak with. It's great to be king?

We have a coin left of Herod Antipas. A tomb.

Jesus is King of Kings.

Scala Sancta the stairs of Herod's Palace where Jesus probably stood. The marble portion is the well known and not doubted stairs of Herod's Palace.

If we could see from the orbit - the Lights of those who believe Jesus in their soul. If we could see the Churches bringing forth Light. We would find the Light of Jesus Christ - alive and with Hope, Faith and Love. Today.

Jesus as King of Kings, God of God - freely has mercy and compassion on His Beloved people. Jesus unable to pass by His Disciples. His Love calls them to have no fear. Jesus travels with them. He changes His plans to participate with His People. Jesus calms even the wind. Herod probably drew no pleasure from his guests to kill John the Baptist. Jesus creates awe and astonishment in His abilities and Love.



One man works at his job to remain in favor with alliances who do not even please him.

The King of King strides even upon the Water with Love.  Light of Light.

One man is pleased with his image stamped on metal.

The King of Kings creates Light to shine eternally - within us for running the race to go to God - inviting us to stay for eternity. The Blessing of God tells us Jesus covers us and we are seen as His Beloved Child.



Abba,

You tell us in Psalm 139, our days are Blessed. We are named from God. We have our days written in Your Book of Life.

With Your Blessing and Your Favor, we have strength to do Your Plan. We have Joy to Hope in Your Path for us. We have Love to be fed and nourished in the most important aspect of us - Love - where Your Holy Spirit and our eternal essence dwells.

We pray this Love, Great Love, blesses those we Love. The People You have given us. We pray more Heaven upon earth. Blessing our families, schools, work places, homes, Churches and Nations. The Love You have for us seen in all our lives. Thank You for Your Word and Plan.

In Jesus. Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †