Mark 11:20-33
Dear RTB’ers,
Yesterday I asked questions about Jesus cleansing the Temple and cursing the fig tree. And I probably showed a bit of sympathy with the Jewish leaders as I reflected their thinking: “They wonder, who is this guy??!! What right does He have to do these things?” And today, at least for one time in the gospels the Jewish leaders ask the right question, … and they said to Him, “By what authority are you doing these things, or who gave You this authority to do them?” (v. 28) Yes, they ask the right question, but Jesus befuddles them with His answer and again they are quieted. Yes, quieted, but no less angry with Him!
I’m wondering if I’ve ever “demanded” an answer from Jesus. I’ve certainly wondered why He doesn’t act as I think He should, in my life or in world affairs. Always I come to the same conclusion, that He is God and I am not. And He has answers for all my questions. When will I hear His responses? Or, will I ever hear His responses? Or, does it matter…??!!
Are the rest of you asking questions of Jesus? Or just me…?
Blessings!
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