Reflecting the Image (by Carla Sunberg)

Peter and Robert Rae having a little fun  at a church "pageant."  Scripture: Luke 22:35   He said to them, “When I sent you out without a purse, bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “No, not a thing.” 36 He said to them, “But now, the one who has a purse must take it, and likewise a bag. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one. 37 For I tell you, this scripture must be fulfilled in me, ‘And he was counted among the lawless’; and indeed what is written about me is being fulfilled.” 38 They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” He replied, “It is enough.” Observation: The passover meal continues, but Jesus never stops teaching. He had earlier sent out the 70 and they had gone without purse, bag or sandals and yet, they were cared for — they were not lacking in anything. Now, however, he is preparing them for a new day of ministry in which they need to plan, and this includes the need for financial support. The items tha...

These little grandchildren -- in need of prayers!  Scripture: Luke 22:28   “You are those who have stood by me in my trials; 29 and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom, 30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Luke 22:31   “Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33 And he said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death!” 34 Jesus a said, “I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, until you have denied three times that you know me.” Observation: This journey of discipleship and mentoring continues, with Jesus using every moment left in his life to instill faith in these followers. They had made it to this night, one that they would later under...

Recently, while in Hawaii we had someone prepare for us a delicious Hawaiian dinner. That meal included a large fish -- and these are the teeth from that fish!  No way to reconstruct the fish -- the meal was awesome, and the hospitality incredible. Not sure what it has to do with the devotional  thought, but the teeth were amazing.  Scripture: Luke 22:24   A dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest. 25 But he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors. 26 But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves. 27 For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. Observation: As Jesus and the disciples sit down for the passover meal, the disciples begin to argue. I wonder what Jesus...

Scripture: Luke 22:14   When the hour came, he took his place at the table, and the apostles with him. 15 He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; 16 for I tell you, I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17 Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves; 18 for I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” 19 Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 20 And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. a   21 But see, the one who betrays me is with me, and his hand is on the table. 22 For the Son of Man is going as it has been determined, but woe to that one by whom he is betrayed!...