Drink of the cup; baptized with suffering Mark 10:38,39

Good morning everyone. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

So, what is on your agenda today? Well, are you thinking about sitting on the right hand or left hand of Jesus as did James and John?

Jesus asked James and John if they were willing to face any trial for Christ.

Mark 10:38,39 "But Jesus said the them, 'You don't know what your are asking! Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of suffering I am about to drink? Are you able to be baptized with the baptism of suffering I must be baptized with?" Oh, Yes, they replied, we are able! Then Jesus told them "You will indeed drink from my bitter cup and be baptized with my baptism of suffering."

Both, James and John did suffer; James died as a martyr (Acts 12:2) and John was forced to live in exile (Revelation 1:9).

It is easy to say we will endure anything for Christ, and yet most of us complain about the most minor problems. We may say that we are willing to suffer for Christ, but are we willing to suffer the minor irritations that sometimes come with serving others?

When Jesus spoke of the cup and the baptism he was speaking about the suffering he was about to endure. Jesus knew James and John were ignorant of exactly what they were asking. How easy it is to speak, how much more difficult it is to act.

May your day be filled with witnessing, and if necessary use words. God bless. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny