The Domino Effect
Read Mark 6:13-29
Reflect
Do you ever read a Scripture passage that triggers more questions than answers? Like today’s passage: Why did Herod not stand up to his wife? Why did God allow such a horrible death for such a Godly man? Why did Diana give me this passage?
Verses 19 and 20 show us why Herod didn’t stand up to Herodias: “So Herodias nursed a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she was not able to, because Herod feared John and protected him knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him.“
I know a thing or two about nursing a grudge…don’t you? Read the rest of this entry »
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