For He taught His disciples and said to them, "The Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of men, and they will kill Him. And after He is killed, He will rise the third day." But they did not understand this saying, and were afraid to ask Him.
Mark 9:31-32
Mark 9:31-32
The disciples were afraid that Jesus would get mad at them for asking, or that they would look foolish for not understanding. In school, do you remember hearing teachers say, "Don't be afraid to ask because there's no such thing as a stupid question." If our schools suggest this to be true, why would we be fearful of a gracious and loving God?
Sometimes I have found that people hold onto their sins so tightly. Well, you can't hang onto your sins forever (Numbers 32:23). Jesus Christ wants to forgive you of your sin and of your past, if you'll just let Him. Not asking for His help and His forgiveness is sin!
We need to stop being afraid to talk to our spouse. We need to ask for help from family or friends when it may seem uncomfortable to do so. We need to realize that we don't always have the answers or solutions to everything. We need to continue to be open and seek out wise counsel and advice. Look to the Word of God for your wisdom. Seek out Godly people in your church and bounce your question off of them. And most importantly, seek the Lord! Go to Him and don't be afraid. He is our constant friend.
You should never be afraid to talk to Jesus about anything. Be open about talking with Jesus about everything -- whatever is on your heart. And instead of talking behind people's back, talk to Jesus about those people. Instead of carrying these burdens, cast your cares upon Him because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).
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