"Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to [Jesus], saying, 'Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.' And He said to them, 'What do you want Me to do for you?' "
This text always impresses me because of both the bold audacity of James and John; and--even more so--the generosity of our Lord Jesus Christ. The disciples know what they want, and they are willing to go get it from the Messiah. The Redeemer is not threatened by such a large prelude to their request--since He knew He had the resources to provide it, (should He desire to do so).
Let us ask big things of God. What is it, that seems to be (and is) im-
possible for us to attain, in ourselves? Let the church make supplica-
tion of Christ. If He can save our souls from sin; He can do anything.
[Puritan quote of the day: "Christ's blood only can merit pardon. We please God by repentance but we do not satisfy Him by it." --Thomas Watson, in, "The Doctrine of Repentance"]
