To read the texts click on the texts: 1 Kings 3:4-13; Mark 6:30-34
The text of today is about the
successful return of the disciples from the mission to which they were sent by
Jesus, and forms a sandwich construction with their sending (6,7-13). The
verses that come in between are about the death of John the Baptist. Through
this structure, Mark wants to indicate that the fate of John the Baptist will
also be the fate of Jesus and of his disciples. Nevertheless, the disciples are
to continue to engage in mission, confident in the knowledge that their Lord
and Master will see them through.
Success and failure is often measured in
terms of results. However, what is even more important is the amount of effort
that each one of us puts into what we do. If at any given moment we can say
that we have done our best and all that is required of us, then we do not need
to be too bothered about the outcome.
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