Sermon Text: Mark 6:1-13
That we may help those who are desperate and fearful as they reach for You
Jesus, how often, in your journeys, you allowed yourself to be interrupted. And in those moments of interruption, You encountered people in life-altering ways. You healed, brought liberation, and generated new life. You endured mocking, but spoke and acted in ways that generated confidence in those who were inclined to be fearful.
Like many others who are inclined to be fearful, You speak your affective word of peace to us. You create new circumstances for us. You overcome the powers of chaos and death in our lives. You enable us to follow You with courage that we could not generate on our own.
Jesus, enable us to encourage each other. Do not let us be people who tell each other, “It’s too late,” or “Nothing more can be done,” or “Why bother the teacher anymore.”
Enable us to stretch out our hands in hope. Enable us to help others reach for You in spite of their fear and desperation. Let us follow You without wavering. Amen.
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