'Everything Has Its Time' - Mark 2:19-20

[When asked why his disciples didn't fast,] Jesus replied, "Do wedding guests fast while celebrating with the groom? Of course not. They can't fast while the groom is with them. But someday the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast."

—Mark 2:19-20 NLT

Key Thought​

The reason Jesus' disciples didn't fast was involved with the timing of his ministry, not their piety. They would fast when he was taken from them. Jesus' statement about being taken away is the first hint in Mark that he would face a painful ending to his life. While he was present with them physically, however, they would not fast. Instead, they would enjoy his presence and celebrate his love.

Today's Prayer​

Father, help me know the proper time for each of my spiritual activities — feasting and fasting, rejoicing and weeping, comforting and being comforted, celebrating and repenting contritely. This I ask in Jesus' name. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
• Ephesians 5:15-17
• Matthew 6:16-18

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[SisterLoren]

Fasting and praying was ordered by the Lord so we will not enter into temptation.

 

[Florence]

[When asked why his disciples didn't fast,] Jesus replied, "Do wedding guests fast while celebrating with the groom? Of course not. They can't fast while the groom is with them. But someday the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast."

—Mark 2:19-20 NLT

Key Thought​

The reason Jesus' disciples didn't fast was involved with the timing of his ministry, not their piety. They would fast when he was taken from them. Jesus' statement about being taken away is the first hint in Mark that he would face a painful ending to his life. While he was present with them physically, however, they would not fast. Instead, they would enjoy his presence and celebrate his love.

Today's Prayer​

Father, help me know the proper time for each of my spiritual activities — feasting and fasting, rejoicing and weeping, comforting and being comforted, celebrating and repenting contritely. This I ask in Jesus' name. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
• Ephesians 5:15-17
• Matthew 6:16-18

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Ⓒ 1996-2024 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

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With Jesus in our side we can do wonders in His name. Let us all praise and honor His name wherever we are.

 

[SingerUrsula]

Fasting and praying was ordered by the Lord so we will not enter into temptation.

Obedience to Gods word is better that sacrifice. Let us all follow Gods direction in our life.