'Leaving the Cynics Behind' - Mark 8:12-13

When [the Pharisees demanded a sign from Jesus], he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, "Why do these people keep demanding a miraculous sign? I tell you the truth, I will not give this generation any such sign." So he got back into the boat and left them, and he crossed to the other side of the lake.

—Mark 8:12-13 NLT

Key Thought​

Sometimes we just have to say, "No!" Jesus would not let his ministry become a sideshow. He would not pander to an audience that was important, but that was determined not to believe. There are times when we need to recognize that some people are not going to believe and move on to others who are looking for God and his grace in Jesus.

Today's Prayer​

O Father, help me know when to move on! I know I have prayed this prayer several times in the last few days, but it is so important to me. I don't want to give up on someone seeking you, but I also know that I can get so caught up trying to reach one specific person that I fail to see the many around me who are seeking, but who have no one to share your grace with them. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Mark 6:6-13
• John 6:22-30
• Acts 13:48-51

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[GreeterMaryLou]

God's will is what we should obey. Never ever demand what you want, instead say, "Whatever Your will is Lord, that is what I want to do."

 

[SisterGloria]

When [the Pharisees demanded a sign from Jesus], he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, "Why do these people keep demanding a miraculous sign? I tell you the truth, I will not give this generation any such sign." So he got back into the boat and left them, and he crossed to the other side of the lake.

—Mark 8:12-13 NLT

Key Thought​

Sometimes we just have to say, "No!" Jesus would not let his ministry become a sideshow. He would not pander to an audience that was important, but that was determined not to believe. There are times when we need to recognize that some people are not going to believe and move on to others who are looking for God and his grace in Jesus.

Today's Prayer​

O Father, help me know when to move on! I know I have prayed this prayer several times in the last few days, but it is so important to me. I don't want to give up on someone seeking you, but I also know that I can get so caught up trying to reach one specific person that I fail to see the many around me who are seeking, but who have no one to share your grace with them. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Mark 6:6-13
• John 6:22-30
• Acts 13:48-51

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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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Cynics are all over the place and want to make fun of God's word and mock the name of the Lord. Agnostics, humanists, and socialists love to do this to Jesus. Let us all fast and pray to Jesus to save them all, they really need the Lord.

 

[SisterGloria]

God's will is what we should obey. Never ever demand what you want, instead say. Whatever Your will is Lord, that is what I want to do.

Amen