February 21, 2023

Mark 9:30-37

If they had paid attention, they would have noticed that something was weighing heavily on Jesus mind. Heck they did not even have to pay attention. He opened up to them about this internal struggle. It was not just an FYI the Son of Man will be handed over when we get to Jerusalem. No!!!! Our Lord was sharing something that he was struggling with. He was never seen, never heard even by his closest friends.

Just after he breaks open his heart about Jerusalem, they start fighting about who is the greatest. Are you kidding me. I am sure you have had this experience too. I am sure you have poured out your heart to someone and the next thing that comes out of their mouth has nothing to do with what you just shared. Our response is usually a frustrated “forget it!!!” Or “nevermind!”

Jesus wants his disciples to be good listeners. To be genuinely interested and concerned for the wellbeing of others. Our world and families sometimes can have a crisis of listening. What can you do today, to really hear the other?

Mary Ann has such a good read on me that even before I say it, she knows. She feels the stress even in my breathing and sighs.