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NABRE
47 When it was evening, the boat was far out on the sea and he was alone on shore. 48 Then he saw that they were tossed about while rowing, for the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them. 49 But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out. 50 They had all seen him and were terrified. But at once he spoke with them, âTake courage, it is I, do not be afraid!â 51 He got into the boat with them and the wind died down. They were [completely] astounded. 52 They had not understood the incident of the loaves. On the contrary, their hearts were hardened.
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NASB
43 and they picked up twelve full baskets of the broken pieces of bread, and of the fish. 44 There were five thousand men who ate the loaves.
Jesus Walks on the Water
45 And immediately Jesus had His disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He Himself *dismissed the crowd. 46 And after saying goodbye to them, He left for the mountain to pray. -
NIV
35 By this time it was late in the day, so his disciples came to him. âThis is a remote place,â they said, âand itâs already very late. 36 Send the people away so that they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.â
37 But he answered, âYou give them something to eat.â
They said to him, âThat would take more than half a yearâs wages[e]! Are we to go and spend that much on bread and give it to them to eat?â
38 âHow many loaves do you have?â he asked. âGo and see.â
When they found out, they said, âFiveâand two fish.â
39 Then Jesus directed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass. 40 So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties. 41 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people. He also divided the two fish among them all. 42 They all ate and were satisfied, -
ESV
30 The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. 31 And he said to them, âCome away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.â For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. 32 And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves. 33 Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. 34 When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many thingsFIND ME ON:
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674 Come With Me by Yourselves To A Quiet Place And Get Some Rest, A Guided Christian Meditation on Mark 6:30-34 with the Recenter With Christ app
The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.
Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.
Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing. If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.
Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:
Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate.Scripture for Meditation
ESV
30 The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. 31 And he said to them, âCome away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.â For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. 32 And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves. 33 Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. 34 When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things.NIV
30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, âCome with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.â
32 So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place. 33 But many who saw them leaving recognized them and ran on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. 34 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.
Meditation on Scripture:Jesus sent out the 12 Apostles, in fact the word apostle means one who is sent. Between them being send and their debrief with Jesus and each other, John the Baptist dies. I find the timing of these accounts to be fascinating. The role of John was to prepare the way of the Lord, to make straight his path and prophesy concerning the Messiah. At the time of his death, John had fulfilled his purpose. He had achieved the mission God had given to him. That timing lined up with the ministry of the Apostles. The way was declared prepared and the apostles went on missions. In subsequent verses. With that said this was likely emotionally difficult for Jesus. Not for lack of faith but due to the separation with John, someone who had supported him from within the womb.
The apostles were reunited with Jesus and were telling all that they had done, and likely mourning Johnâs death. I suspect that it was bitter in ways but also some beautiful stories were told of the miraculous things they had done. They had gone through a busy season of life. They were busy and taxed emotionally and were mourning John. They enjoyed meaningful time together and Jesus united them to a getaway. They didn't even have time to eat.
As they were doing that and getting away, that is when they encountered a crowd and Jesus started teaching them because of compassion he held. I think this shows an important dichotomy. Jesus teaches that it is perfectly appropriate to seek time to calm down the stresses of life. Jesus invited them into a calm season, yet he also taught them that is we dont always get the downtime we need. This will compete with our care of others but there is a value in seeking that time. So ponder this, is it possible for you to arrange a âquiet place to get some restâ as Jesus said?
Meditation of Prayer:
Pray as directed by the Spirit.
Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him.
Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm:
I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials.
Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life:
This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast
Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?
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ESV
27 And immediately the king sent an executioner with orders to bring John's head. He went and beheaded him in the prison 28 and brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother. 29 When his disciples heard of it, they came and took his body and laid it in a tomb.FIND ME ON:
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672 Johnâs Disciples Laid His Body in Tomb, A Guided Christian Meditation on Mark 6:27-29 with the Recenter With Christ app
The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.
Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.
Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing. If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.
Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:
Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate.Scripture for Meditation
NASB
27 Immediately the king sent an executioner and commanded him to bring back his head. And he went and beheaded him in the prison, 28 and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother. 29 When his disciples heard about this, they came and carried away his body, and laid it in a tomb.ESV
27 And immediately the king sent an executioner with orders to bring John's head. He went and beheaded him in the prison 28 and brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother. 29 When his disciples heard of it, they came and took his body and laid it in a tomb.Meditation on Scripture:
In the previous verses, Herodsâs wife and daughter skeemed to get John the Baptist killed. It was based on a grudge. It was based on offense. Herodâs wife planned Johnâs death because she was offended. As I was reading these verses it reminded me of the impact that Johnâs death had on the early followers of Jesus and even Jesus himself. This was heavy news. It was a sign of the fact that those who followed the correct path were not saved from death and persecution. Yet the thing I found myself thinking about this time reading through it was the impact that this skeem had. Those actions to plan Johnâs death obviously took the gift of life from John. This death was an unnecessary robbery of the potential of the human life of John. John, created in the image of God was robbed time on earth. This was certainly not a surprise to God, and it didnt stop Godâs plans but it was still wrong.
Additionally not only was John killed but many people were racked with the grief and uncertainty that his death represented. The action based on her own pride resulted in a death and profound sadness to many people. It made me think about the impact of our actions. Our actions have an effect on other people. Sometimes people tell me proudly that they dont care what anyone else thinks about their actions. This misses the important way in which we all owe each other love, as Jesus said. Part of what makes certain actions wrong is if it harms others. Murder is wrong because of what it takes from others. Similarly it is wrong to be cruel to someone else. I dont mean sharing Godâs loving words of correction but to share spite, hate, jealousy, and other negativity is wrong also. Invariably there will be times when doing the right thing will bother others. That is not what I mean here. Clearly parents sometimes make their kids sad by correcting them and sinners that are invited to repentance are not always happy to do so.
When we act we should ponder the effect it has on others. We should seek to represent what Jesus would do.
Meditation of Prayer:
Pray as directed by the Spirit.
Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him.
Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm:
I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials.
Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life:
This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast
Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?
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NRSVA
20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he liked to listen to him. 21 But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of Galilee. 22 When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, âAsk me for whatever you wish, and I will give it.â 23 And he solemnly swore to her, âWhatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom.â 24 She went out and said to her mother, âWhat should I ask for?â She replied, âThe head of John the baptizer.â 25 Immediately she rushed back to the king and requested, âI want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.â 26 The king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to refuse her.FIND ME ON:
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670 Anything You Want I'll Give it To You, A Guided Christian Meditation on Mark 6:20-26 with the Recenter With Christ app
The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.
Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.
Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing. If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.
Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:
Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate.Scripture for Meditation
NRSVA
20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he liked to listen to him. 21 But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of Galilee. 22 When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, âAsk me for whatever you wish, and I will give it.â 23 And he solemnly swore to her, âWhatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom.â 24 She went out and said to her mother, âWhat should I ask for?â She replied, âThe head of John the baptizer.â 25 Immediately she rushed back to the king and requested, âI want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.â 26 The king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to refuse her.NKJV
20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
21 Then an opportune day came when Herod on his birthday gave a feast for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee. 22 And when Herodiasâ daughter herself came in and danced, and pleased Herod and those who sat with him, the king said to the girl, âAsk me whatever you want, and I will give it to you.â 23 He also swore to her, âWhatever you ask me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom.â
24 So she went out and said to her mother, âWhat shall I ask?â
And she said, âThe head of John the Baptist!â
25 Immediately she came in with haste to the king and asked, saying, âI want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.â
26 And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he did not want to refuse her.Meditation on Scripture:
Here we see additional complications of the convictions of Herod. This is not the same Herod who killed all the young children but this is the same Herod who refused to judge Jesus when Pilote asked Herod to judge him. He was confused by John but he listened to him. However, Herodias was offended by John. Despite that he put himself into a bid when he allowed his desire to rule. When he was pleased by the dance of thing younger woman he unwisely made a very unspecific deal. He wrote a blank check. It seems very clear that the thing that led him to this pronouncement was not the goodness of his heart or his desire for justice. It seems to be his physical lusts.
How often are we drawn away from what we know to be good and true due to our desires. Those desires take many forms. Not everything that we feel a strong pull to, is good for us. This is a representation of the weakness of our human nature. Each person experiences different temptations of the flesh and yet, each of us have them. If we allow these things to rule our better judgment we can mortgage our morals to the temporary promise of pleasure. It is important to distinguish between finding beauty in Godâs world and temptation. Spend a moment now reflecting on how to prioritize finding beauty in God while rejecting carnal temptation.
Meditation of Prayer:
Pray as directed by the Spirit.
Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him.
Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm:
I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials.
Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life:
This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast
Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?
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Mark 6
NIV
17 For Herod himself had given orders to have John arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison. He did this because of Herodias, his brother Philipâs wife, whom he had married. 18 For John had been saying to Herod, âIt is not lawful for you to have your brotherâs wife.â 19 So Herodias nursed a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she was not able to,
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668 Herodias Nursed a Grudge Against John, A Guided Christian Meditation on Mark 6:17-19 with the Recenter With Christ app
The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.
Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.
Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing. If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.
Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:
Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate.
Scripture for MeditationMark 6
NIV
17 For Herod himself had given orders to have John arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison. He did this because of Herodias, his brother Philipâs wife, whom he had married. 18 For John had been saying to Herod, âIt is not lawful for you to have your brotherâs wife.â 19 So Herodias nursed a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she was not able to,
NABRE
17 Herod was the one who had John arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, whom he had married. 18 John had said to Herod, âIt is not lawful for you to have your brotherâs wife.â 19 Herodias harbored a grudge against him and wanted to kill him but was unable to do so.
Meditation on Scripture:
John the Baptist had gained a large following and he spoke the words of God. He prophesied about the coming of Jesus. In the womb he provided a visceral testimony of the nature of Jesus as the Son of God. Johnâs whole ministry was to set the stage for the coming of the Messiah. He knew the law, which forbade Herod from taking his brotherâs wife after his own divorce. With that said, John did not say these things as a personal aggression against Herod or his wife Herodias. It was a condemnation of God. Herod was held by Rome to be the leader of Judea. John knew the influence this leader could have for good or bad.
King Herodâs relationship with Rome had challenging implications. He was powerful as to the things of the world, but many of the Jews saw him as a traitor, someone who was after personal gain by siding with the enemies of God. He did not remain faithful to the word of the Lord. Eventually he executed John the Baptist based on this condemnation but it bothered him. The people feared John, and it is hard to know what exactly Herod thought about John but the way scripture paints it the grudge that Herodâs wife had was the primary drive that resulted in Johnâs death. I find it interested the way it says Herodias nursed a grudge. Grudges can be so terribly destructive. To hold a grudge is in opposition to the life Jesus preached. We are meant to hate sin, to move toward what God would have of our lives, but not to nurture personal grievances. How would Johnâs life have been different without this grudge? Scholars believe that him seeking a new wife was related to the defeat of Herod. In this way Johnâs condemnation was adjudicated by an indirect means. The reality is when we think we get away with things in our heart we don't.
How would the world be without grudges? How would our lives be different without grudges? As you have reflected on the grudge played out in this scripture, remember the temptation we all have to self vindication. The Lord says vengeance is His. Our role should be to seek the will of the Lord, not to seek the destruction of those who offend us. Just as Herods word would have been better without this nursed grudge, so too would each of our lives. Attempt to let go of any ill will you may harbor for others.
Meditation of Prayer:
Pray as directed by the Spirit.
Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him.
Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm:
I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials.
Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life:This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast
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ESV
14 King Herod heard of it, for Jesus' name had become known. Some said, âJohn the Baptist has been raised from the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.â 15 But others said, âHe is Elijah.â And others said, âHe is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.â 16 But when Herod heard of it, he said, âJohn, whom I beheaded, has been raised.â
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666 Jesus Name Became Known, A Guided Christian Meditation on Mark 6:14-16 with the Recenter With Christ app
The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.
Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.
Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing. If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.
Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:
Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate.
Scripture for MeditationMark 6
NASB
14 And King Herod heard about it, for His name had become well known; and people were saying, âJohn the Baptist has risen from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him.â15 But others were saying, âHe is Elijah.â And others were saying, âHe is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.â 16 But when Herod heard about it, he kept saying, âJohn, whom I beheaded, has risen!â
ESV
14 King Herod heard of it, for Jesus' name had become known. Some said, âJohn the Baptist has been raised from the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.â 15 But others said, âHe is Elijah.â And others said, âHe is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.â 16 But when Herod heard of it, he said, âJohn, whom I beheaded, has been raised.âMeditation on Scripture:
When Herrod learned of the name of Jesus he did not seek to understand. He sought to preserve his own life. He feared the superstition of the power but he didnât honor it. Herrod looked at the name of Jesus in relationship only to his own life and propsperity. The name of Jesus is not meant to be interpreted and valued only based on our life. Doing so misses the Nature of God.
Jesus is not a tool for us to use. We need to reject the human mindset that would objectify Jesus as Herrod did as a magic spell or specter. Instead the far better response is the one Peter gave.
When Jesus asked the disciples who He was Peter proclaimed he was the Announred one, the Son of the Living God. Jesus is The Word made flesh not a convenient way we can sneak into heaven. When we think of the Name of Jesus it should be more than a magical word. It should be in reference to the presence of God. Not just on Sunday hidden in a silent building not just a God we choose to visit occasionally but one who we embrace into our hearts and seek our whole lives. The name Jesus Christ is a reflection of the presence of God on Earth.
We should seek God with determination. We shouldnât seek the corruption of this world. Not to human schemes. Not to our own pride. As Peter said Jesus is the Messiah and the Son of the Living God.
Meditation of Prayer:
Pray as directed by the Spirit.
Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him.
Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm:
I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials.
Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life:This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast
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ESV
11 And if any place will not receive you and they will not listen to you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.â 12 So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent. 13 And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them.
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664 Shake The Dust Off Your Feet, A Guided Christian Meditation on Mark 6:11-13 with the Recenter With Christ app
The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.
Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.
Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing. If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.
Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:
Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate.
Scripture for MeditationMark 6
KJV
11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent.
13 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.ESV
11 And if any place will not receive you and they will not listen to you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.â 12 So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent. 13 And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them.Meditation on Scripture:
I find this scripture to be interesting. Here the Apostles being sent out are given specific guidance to shake off the dust of their feet as a testimony against those who will not receive them. On one hand this makes complete sense. Since Jesus is the way back to the Father, anyone who does not receive that message will experience spiritual consequences. With that said there are other times when the Sons of Thunder, James and John were corrected for wanting to call down Godâs vengeance on those who did not receive them. Jesus rebuked them and said they didn't know what manner of spirit they were of.
I find myself wondering, what is the difference? Was it a matter of timing? Is it a matter of commandment? Is it a matter of assuming the role of the person who doles out the justice of God. I think this is a duality that we are presented with as Christians. In some ways we are called to represent the truth of God, yet we must be cautious to not assume the role of judge. God is the judge. Going back to the scripture the very next verse says that the Apostles called people to repentance. Jesus is the source of being delivered from that judgment. Repentance is turning back to God for forgiveness. Each one of us shares the need before the Lord. Jesus is the source of repentance and our lives are improved and blessed spiritually by continually turning back to God and disciplining our hearts to God day by day. As we are asked to be a light on a hill, may we be a good representation of the Love and Grace that we receive from God.
Meditation of Prayer:Pray as directed by the Spirit.
Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him.
Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm:
I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials.
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Mark 6
NIV
7 Calling the Twelve to him,he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits. 8 These were his instructions: âTake nothing for the journey except a staffâno bread, no bag, no money in your belts. 9 Wear sandals but not an extra shirt. 10 Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you leave that town.
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662 Jesus Gave Them Authority Over The Unclean Spirits, A Guided Christian Meditation on Mark 6:7-10 with the Recenter With Christ app
The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.
Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.
Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing. If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.
Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:
Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate.
Scripture for MeditationMark 6
NIV
7 Calling the Twelve to him,he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits. 8 These were his instructions: âTake nothing for the journey except a staffâno bread, no bag, no money in your belts. 9 Wear sandals but not an extra shirt. 10 Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you leave that town.
NASB
7 And He *summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits; 8 and He instructed them that they were to take nothing for their journey, except a mere staffâno bread, no bag, no money in their beltâ 9 but to wear sandals; and He added, âDo not wear two tunics.â 10 And He said to them, âWherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave town.
Meditation on Scripture:Jesus called the twelve and then within a relatively short amount of time he sent them off on missions to heal and preach. If Jesus wanted the smartest and most intelligent missionaries he could have trained them for many years. If he wanted to be seen as the one who did all the work he certainly could have yet he sent the 12.
God could do all the things we are asked to do yet God called disciples. Yet the plan was not that things would be done by their power. There are things that God has called you to. God empowers His work. The things that are important in your life, you are not left to your own power to do. What things is God calling you to? Not what do you want to do but what does God call you to.
Meditation of Prayer:
Pray as directed by the Spirit.
Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him.
Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm:
I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials.
Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life:This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast
Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?FIND ME ON:
Download my free app: Recenter with Christ
Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com
Voicemail - (602) 888-3795
Email: [email protected]
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