Morning Prayer Reflection 15 Feb, 2019
This reflection is based on Psalm 88 Isaiah 61:1-9 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Mark 10:32-45 The theme of suffering is common all throughout Scripture and is emphasized in the epistle and gospel lessons. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection to the disciples, which we know was an excruciating suffering for Jesus; being mocked, beaten, and crucified. The disciples did not understand this message yet, having only the concept of a king that would overthrow the current powers of their time and establishing His kingdom on Earth. James and John make a request known to Jesus to be seated in positions of honor. Jesus responds to them saying that they must share in His sufferings, this being the only thing Jesus promises them and adding that the Father wills who will be seated at His right and left. In making this known to James, John, and the Ten, Jesus then says that the authority given them is to be used in service, neither to be served or to intimidate others. Paul in his second letter to T