'More Than a Title' - Mark 3:9-12

Jesus instructed his disciples to have a boat ready so the crowd would not crush him. He had healed many people that day, so all the sick people eagerly pushed forward to touch him. And whenever those possessed by evil spirits caught sight of him, the spirits would throw them to the ground in front of him shrieking, "You are the Son of God!" But Jesus sternly commanded the spirits not to reveal who he was.

Mark 3:9-12 NLT

Key Thought​


Jesus is more than a miracle worker and is never a title seeker. Instead, Jesus ministers to show God's love and compassion, yet does not want his ministry of preaching the gospel of the Kingdom thwarted, even by those who know who he is. So often today, as Christian insiders, we know Jesus by his titles. In times of distress, we want him to be our miracle worker. Jesus, however, is LORD and Master. We come to him and receive his grace, mercy, salvation, comfort, life, and Spirit. Yet Jesus is still LORD. He is not our servant boy, and he is much more than any title. He defines who he is by what he does; he defines what it means to be Son of God and the Christ (the Messiah) by going to the cross. In the process, he also sets us an example for how we should live — we should live a life of sacrificial service to bring others to God. So if Jesus is to be more than a title for us, then his life must be seen in us!

Today's Prayer​


Holy and loving God, my Abba Father, let the beauty, passion, conviction, love, commitment, and obedience of your Son be seen in my life. Teach me what it means for Jesus to be not only my Savior, but also my LORD. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

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