Sermon by Pastor Jean Johnson
Madison Valley Presbyterian Church
Ennis, Montana
Based on scripture – Mark 10:35-45
Notes by JanBeek – October 21, 2012
Are you looking for tranquility?
Is the church your source of peaceful speech?
Is Jesus Christ the answer to all your troubles, friend?
If you itch or hurt, can the church’s arms reach?
Jesus’ disciples, James and John, believed
Sitting at Christ’s side was their goal.
Rubbing elbows with God would produce
Peace and comfort to fill every hole.
Jesus told His disciples they were clueless.
They didn’t understand the pain He’d endure.
They told Him, “Yes, we can drink of Your cup.
We can be baptized with You, oh sure!”
Were they really able to share it all?
Like them, we need to understand:
Following requires sharing the suffering,
Living with the pain discipleship demands.
To proclaim the Good News is to tell
The Truth of what God’s message includes.
Walking and talking like Jesus means
Nails and the cross, as well as the love He exudes.
Are you looking for tranquility?
Is the Peace of Christ what you need?
Remember that path is rough and tough.
But the pain is worth the cost – indeed!
Comments on: "Looking for Tranquility?" (4)
Christ’s peace is definitely something I always need and desire!
Yes, me too! In Him my only peace resides.
The road can get very nasty at times–it is not a street of gold here on earth (or called Easy Street) but the destination is priceless. Good thoughts to consider. Thanks for sharing. Take care!
Thank you for visiting JanBeek. I appreciated finding your garden2day, and look forward to more time to stroll its pathways. Bless You!