The Glory of Christ - Mark 1:40-45

The Glory of Christ Mark 1:40-45 Jesus’ Glory God’s full expression in the flesh, the manifested perfection of: • His compassion v.40-41 • His healing power v.42 • His character v.43 • His reputation v.44 • His giving His life for us v.45 • His power to save us v.45 Mark 1:40-45 ESV 40 And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.” 41 Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, “I will; be clean.” 42 And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. 43 And Jesus sternly charged him and sent him away at once, Mark 1:40-45 ESV 44 and said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a proof to them.” 45 But he went out and began to talk freely about it, and to spread the news, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter a town, but was out in desolate places, and people were coming to him from every quarter. You wove me in my mother’s womb. PSALM 139: 13 God sees your potential. No matter how young or old you are, your abilities or infirmities—your Creator sees what is possible through your life. You are His masterpiece…. And if you allow Him to, He will weave the circumstances of your life together in such a way that He receives the glory, and your heart will be full. For many people, this is a hard concept to grasp because of the messages and setbacks they’ve received throughout their lives. Perhaps today you see your life as incomplete or without much worth. It could be that physical, relational, financial, or other personal challenges make you feel hopeless. But God views you from a totally different perspective. When He sees you, He sees a person He loves—of worth and great promise. Take heart that your every frustration and disappointment has a purpose. And your God will weave all these circumstances together for your good if you will love and trust Him. Therefore, do not despair. Instead, trust Him and let Him make you into the person He knows you can be. — God's Purpose for Your Life: Charles F. Stanley