As I was finished reading my Bible this morning I thought about how the word of God always seems to require action. Even when we “wait upon the Lord” we are to wait actively; and when the Lord says, “be still and know that I AM GOD” it means we are to “be still” from our own thoughts and actions (in other words, stop trying to do everything on your own).
Speaking concerning the crucifixion and resurrection, the last chapter of Mark records; “Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen.” Mark 16:14
The disciples were stymied by their grief and they were afraid. Because of this they seemingly had forgotten what they had been told about the resurrection. But Christ appeared to them and set them straight; “He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” Mark 16:15
Jesus told them to “Get busy!” This is exactly what they did; verse 20, the last verse of the chapter tells us, “Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.”
I love this verse for it tells us the disciples not only got up and went but also tells us, “the Lord worked with them”. It can be easy to feel stymied by the stress of everyday life, but let us remember that God’s word tells us to be active; to “go”; and it also tells us that HE is working along with us. Praise God!
God Bless!
