Mark 3:22-30
"He is possessed by Beelzebul," and
"By the prince of demons he drives out demons."
Summoning them, he began to speak to them in parables,
"How can Satan drive out Satan?
If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
And if a house is divided against itself,
that house will not be able to stand.
And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided,
he cannot stand;
that is the end of him.
But no one can enter a strong man's house to plunder his property
unless he first ties up the strong man.
Then he can plunder his house.
Amen, I say to you, all sins and all blasphemies
that people utter will be forgiven them.
But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit
will never have forgiveness,
but is guilty of an everlasting sin."
For they had said, "He has an unclean spirit."
Sometimes I wonder how much I have missed out on in life because I wouldn't take the time to listen. I read these lines and I see pride on full display. I can imagine that if I was one of the scribes of that day, and this outsider rolls in and starts stealing my thunder that I might just feel a bit pinched. I might even make accusations in fear that my position is under fire. As I move through my days I try to have an open mind. I used to be REALLY HARD HEADED. I'm better than I used to be but I am by no way perfect. I heard this idea a long time ago that has really changed my perspective. "You never know where the next great idea is going to come from."
Jesus,
As I pass through my day help me to kick my pride out of the car. Help me to be humble so that I can hear you each and everyday. I know you talk to me through ordinary things. I want to hear you. I want to be house undivided. I want to bring peace and love into this world. I want a bright shining light on myself so that I can see my successes and see where I need to get better. I love you Jesus. I want the happiness you bring to be in every facet of my life.
In Jesus Christ's name I pray,
Amen
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