February 10, 2010
Mark 1
Pastor Derek Floyd
I’ve made up my mind. I’ve chosen to believe that God has a great and marvelous plan for my life. I don’t need all the answers or see the big picture. It’s enough to know that there simply IS a big picture.
How can I be so sure? In Isaiah 40:5, God’s last words were, “For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” About what had He spoken? He said that He would send a forerunner to prepare the way for the Messiah, the glory of the Lord would be revealed and all mankind together would see it.
In our reading of Mark 1, we witness the ministry of John the Baptist and see the Spirit descending upon Jesus like a dove. Our hearts are lifted as Jesus proclaims the good news, setting the captives free and healing those who were sick. God spoke, and it came to pass.
What has God said about you? Psalm 33:11 tells you and me that “…the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.”
For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
Make up your mind today and choose to believe. God has a great and marvelous plan for your life.
A native of Dayton, Ohio, Derek Floyd is in his fourth year on the Grace Covenant pastoral staff.
