Lutheran Devotional 25th February 2026, Wednesday Message
TOPIC: In A Hurry
SCRIPTURE: Mark 10:32-34
And they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. And they were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. And taking the twelve again, He began to tell them what was to happen to Him, saying, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over … and they will condemn Him to death … And they will mock Him and spit on Him, and flog Him and kill Him. And after three days He will rise.” (Mark 10:32-34)
I’m not surprised to hear that Jesus’ followers were afraid. I would be, too, if Jesus told me all about His suffering and death—and not for the first time, either (see Mark 8:31, 9:31).
But the really weird bit is that Jesus seems to be in a hurry to get there! He is walking ahead of them. Who hurries to their own execution?
Jesus does, apparently. He says while preaching, “I have a Baptism to be baptized with, and how great is My distress until it is accomplished!” (Luke 12:50). And He says to Judas when he goes to betray Him, “What you are going to do, do quickly” (John 13:27b).
It’s a very human thing, to want to get suffering over and done with. And Jesus is human, just as we are. But the hurry is probably more than that—because Jesus is on a mission to save us all, the people He loves, from the power of evil. He knows His own death and resurrection will set us free and give us life. No wonder He’s in a hurry!
WE PRAY: Lord, thank You for loving me so much. Amen.
Reflection Questions:
- When you have to suffer, do you go quickly, or do you drag your feet?
- What good things does Jesus give us through His death and resurrection?
- How do you think Jesus feels now, knowing that He’s done everything necessary to give you life forever?
Today’s Readings:
Leviticus 3-5
Mark 5:21-43
Lenten Devotions were written by Dr. Kari Vo.