Mark 12:35-44
35 And as Jesus taught in the temple, he said, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David?
36 David himself, in the Holy Spirit, declared,
“‘The Lord said to my Lord,
“Sit at my right hand,
until I put your enemies under your feet.”’
37 David himself calls him Lord. So how is he his son?” And the great throng heard him gladly.
38 And in his teaching he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces 39 and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, 40 who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.”
41 And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny.
43 And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. 44 For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”
Have you noticed you never hear a Sermon or Scripture of Jesus relating, "And Jesus flapped around so upset. Walking back and forth in great concern and deep vexation."
Nothing about today had Jesus hopping angry.
Jesus and His Father and the Holy Spirit tell us in Proverbs - Genesis 1 and 2 - Jesus delighted in His Father. His Father delighted in Jesus. Jesus delighted in the Master Workmanship of God. And then they delighted in - people. Jesus, Abba and the Holy Spirit saw deep into mankind and their response? Placing the Holy Spirit to abide with mankind, abiding over the prevalent waters of the new Creation. Abiding with us.
Jesus is explaining who He is. And in His delight in speaking of God and God's Plan - the great throng heard Him gladly.
Jesus pouring out Truth with Love, Joy, Peace and Mercy. Jesus delighting in His Ministry. Jesus bringing us all Love and Healing. The mystery of Matthew 1 and Luke 3 with delight.
Jesus taking on the uptight with less than concern. Ease and security in Jesus.
Jesus could sit loftily on High. Jesus does not - Jesus is praising the widow. Loving Generosity - calling this forward with Joy.
Jesus is the Exact Representation of God. I'd sincerely doubt any of us being a cheerful giver - would be unemotional - to hear Father God say, "Well done, Good and Faithful Servant." We have a Reunion in front of us. Jesus and the ones we love Forever. We will get used to being with Jesus in Heaven!!!
Jesus tells us we have a Father who would run to us. Seeing us come Home.
Revelation 7:9
After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language,
standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes
1 Corinthians 9:24
Run in such a way as to get the prize.
John 8:36
The Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Jesus Goes to Prepare a Place for us.
Ephesians 3 - Families Live in Heaven
Scriptures tell us of Clouds in Heaven.
Revelation 7:9
After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language,
standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes
1 Corinthians 9:24
Run in such a way as to get the prize.
Abba,
Jesus blesses us.
We Have because of Jesus.
John 10:10
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
John 16:33
Have peace.
In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
1 Peter 1:8
you have believed in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy
John 16:24
Until now you have not asked for anything in my name.
Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
Abba, we pray for more peace and comfort in the Holy Spirit for those who believe.
We pray we may have Joy in the You each day.
We Pray that our Path, our Race, is Good in Your eyes each day with Your Presence.
We Pray more Goodness and Gratitude is seen and enjoyed each day.
In Christ Jesus our God, Amen.
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