“Listen to Him”
Prior to this passage, Jesus told the disciples for the first time of his coming passion and death. The disciples did not understand. Nor could they accept it. Peter was trying to talk Jesus out of it (Mark 8: 31-33)
Jesus then told them that as his disciples, they would have to “deny [themselves], take up [their crosses] and follow him” (Mark 8: 34). This is his way to eternal life. The disciples were not ready for that either.
Now, God the Father tells them, in the voice from heaven, to listen to Jesus.
The vision affirms the words of Jesus – his glory that they now see is only possible with the cross.
Mark’s Gospel will continue to show us how the disciples were not ready to listen to Jesus.
During this Lenten season, God is giving me the opportunity to ask myself, “How am I at listening to Jesus, particularly when that involves carrying my cross and following him?”
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