It is rather sad how one act of disobedience by the man with leprosy (telling others when Christ said not to), which probably seemed like a good thing at the time, caused such a problem for Christ.
It kind of makes me think, what effect do my actions have on the ministry of Christ today? Could my disobedience, even when it seems so small and insignificant, really cost the ministry? If it did back then to Christ, I can only assume that it must be the same for me today.
I love how Jesus dealt at times with the scribes and pharisees! With the lame man whose friends let him down from the roof to Christ, the Pharisees complained about Christ saying he forgave the man's sins. Jesus response of what would be easier for me to do A or B, only to turn around and say both, kind of made me giggle. Christ knows that sometimes we see things only one way, and He will take the time to show us both sides to fulfill His purpose, and to point out our human weakness!
I've never really thought it out, but how is it that Mary got wrapped in with Jesus' brothers who thought He was mad? Had she forgotten all that had happened at His birth? Did she begin to doubt herself and thus doubt Him? Did she try to stop the brothers but decide just to go with them instead? Not horrifically important questions, but still ones that would be interesting to know.
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