Hello?

Mark 8:18 is the verse for 8/18, "You have eyes—can’t you see? You have ears—can’t you hear?  Don’t you remember anything at all?"  NLT

This is not the first time the Lord asked this direct question.  He had to ask it in Jer 5:21, and here Jesus is asking it again of His disciples.  In modern day lingo, I think it would sound something like, "Hello?  Do you remember who I am?"  He may even be thinking the same thing and shaking His head as we even dare to go there again today.  What makes me think so?  I'm human and my way of thinking is often flawed.  We have a way of doubting God, even after He has provided for us time and time again, even though He loves us beyond reason.

The disciples saw the love of Jesus first-hand.  They saw miracles of provision and healing, yet they could not seem to see and hear that it was more about Jesus, Himself, than the things He did.  If they had genuinely grasped the character of the Giver, their focus may have been more on Him and less on the gifts He gave.  Yet, those guys aren't much different from you or I.  God has given us great evidence of His all-knowing, all-powerful character.  But, sometimes, we still doubt that He cares, that He will take care of us.  Don't we remember anything at all?


I'm reflecting on all Jesus has done for me today.  I'm also reflecting on who He is.  Great hope and comfort comes in knowing that He always was, is and will be.  He never changes and I hope I never forget that.