Behind Me Satan Reflection\u00a0\u00a0for the Community<\/p>\n
Everyone is Welcome!<\/p>\n
Behind Me Satan! introduction:
\nAlthough Peter had just moments before declared Jesus as the Christ, he turned from God\u2019s perspective and viewed the situation from man\u2019s perspective, which brought about the stern rebuke: \u201cGet behind me, Satan!\u201d Jesus goes on to explain: \u201cYou do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” Mark 8:33.
\nJesus\u2019 stern reprimand did not make sense to Peter. However, Jesus\u2019 indictment presents a profound message for us. We can easily see that Peter has the wrong perspective of God\u2019s plan for Christ\u2019s suffering and death. We must also see how easily we can become an unwittingly spokesperson for Satan. This is especially true when we lose sight of God\u2019s plan for us. This comes about when our main and ultimate focus is on our careers, our possessions, our security, the things of the world rather than upon sacrifice and service and the proclaiming of God\u2019s message. When Peter\u2019s focus shifted to his own desires and plans, Jesus rebuked him in order to get him back on track. May our focus always be on God and His plans, that we may never experience a similar rebuke from our Lord. Amen. – Got Questions Ministry.<\/p>\n
Get behind me, Satan! Mark 8:33.<\/p>\n
God of Justice We Must Go
\n– performed by Tim Hughes<\/p>\n