Partner with the Lord

~~~ Feast of Saint Mark, Evangelist ~~~

~~~ 1 Peter 5:5B-14 ~~~ Psalm 89 ~~~ Mark 16:15-20 ~~~

Go into the whole world

and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.

Jesus sends the eleven out into the whole world.

I am reminded of the song I used to sing as a child.

'He's Got the Whole World in His Hands'

God has always had the whole world 

in his hands as the creator.

He sent the apostles, those closest to him,

to spread his message.

Jesus made this easier for them because

 he created a partnership with them.

...they went forth and preached everywhere,

while the Lord worked with them...

The same partnership is offered to us...

the Lord does work with us.

He gives us signs that he is working with us.

For instance when situations unfold better

 than we had expected.

When we say something to someone

 that they really needed to hear.

Cast all your worries upon him 

because he cares for you.

Believe that God is with you.

You can proclaim the gospel message.

You should proclaim the good news.

You may just amaze yourself.

The God of all grace...

will himself restore, confirm, strengthen,

 and establish you after you have suffered a little. 

At some point in our life we all experience 

suffering to some degree.

The grace of God 

has you covered in so many ways...restoring...

confirming...strengthening...

...humble yourselves under the 

mighty hand of God...

How can we be anything but humble 

when we think about

God offering to partner with us?

We are Blessed enough

to go out and do the impossible.

~~~Peace~~~