Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Mark 10:32-40
by: Jerry Johnson.
One of the most popular new TV shows this past year was NBC's Fear Factor, in which a group of four contestants take turns doing some incredible stunts. Sometimes they enter rooms to be bitten by wild insects; at other times, they do maneuvers at high heights. It is all too scary for me, but I am sure there are quite a few people who say, "I can do it."
The disciples thought they had what it took to drink the cup of Jesus' suffering. He knew that they were not ready. Their main concern was about their place of rule in his kingdom. Many times, I look at my life and think that I have arrived. I will do anything for the cause of Christ. Then I see my failures and know that I am no better than these poor disciples.