Your Faith Journey - Finding God Through Words, Song And Praise

I have had the opportunity of traveling to Washington DC numerous times in my life.  And, each time, as I get closer to the city, I feel a certain excitement rise within me as I approach the seat of power in this country.  I feel a sense of reverence as I remember our country’s history.  And, as I see all the monuments, the Capital building, and the White House, I feel and sense the presence of power and authority embodied in that great city.  As I studied today’s reading from Mark’s gospel, I thought of these experiences.  You see, today we find Jesus and the disciples on their way to Jerusalem.  They are nearing the end of their journey to that city which for them represents the ultimate place of power and authority.  Jesus has been attempting to prepare the disciples for what lies ahead.  However, they still seem clueless.  They know Jesus keeps talking about a kingdom.  They know Jesus is bringing change to their world through his proclamation that the kingdom of God is at hand.  So, one can almost sense