Mark 5:18-20

Mark 5:18-20

1. We learn that the Lord Jesus knows better than His people what is the right position for them to be in.
2. We learn that a believer's own home has the first claims on his attention.

"With the best intentions, they are apt to fall into mistakes about their plans in life, their choices, their moves, their professions. They forget that what we like best, is not always best for our souls, and that the seed of grace needs winter as well as summer, cold as well as heat, to ripen it for glory."

"All are not called to be ministers. All are not intended to preach. But all can walk in the steps of the man of whom we have been reading, and in the steps of Andrew, and Philip, and the Samaritan woman."

Questions:

1. Have we humbly prayed for God’s guidance and that he would keep us from erring in our choices or from making hasty decisions? Do we seek the humility that comes from the gospel, knowing our sinfulness and our dependence on God by faith?

2. As the Lord has graciously made us new creatures, and as the Lord gives opportunity, do we share of that good news with our family and friends, those who know us best?