Mark 3:20-35
“...again a crowd gathered,” This
is a repetitive theme. Jesus draws the crowd. But he does not use this power to
control the crowd or to gain position in the community. He guides and heals
them and sends them on their way. And because of his proper use of authority
the religious leaders call him demon possessed. They cannot understand why he
does not translate that power into control, for they certainly do. His actions
are so far outside of their norm the only explanation they can think of is he
must be demon possessed.
Even Jesus’ family is concerned,
for family always seems to know better when someone is acting outside of
expected behaviors. But Jesus easily pokes holes in their arguments and
concerns. A united house is strong; a divided house falls. If he is from Satan
then Satan is already lost. But if he is not? Then something new is happening.
Pay attention and listen to God’s will for that is entrance into the winning
side, the united side, the family of God. Jesus, by his act of compassion,
draws crowds. The religious leaders try to explain it away instead of accepting
it as true and valid evidence of God. Jesus is showing the right way to act,
where his own family and the religious leaders do not. Do we act as family
members with Jesus in compassion towards others? Or as a religious elite
finding excuses to judge and seeking control or position over others?
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