We can’t move forward in our walk with Christ if we’re holding onto something else. Forgive so that you can be forgiven. Not only that, but be the first to forgive! Don’t wait to show the love and mercy of Jesus. Mark is the shortest Gospel and was written before Matthew, Luke, and John. It is both fast-moving and contains the word “immediately” 41 times. This word is only found 59 times in the entire New Testament. It almost seems as if Mark is so busy telling all that Jesus did, he can hardly catch his breath until he moves on to the next miracle. It also stresses the importance of living out the Christian life now. Life moves quickly and we only have so much time to fulfill our purpose in life and be an example to the people around us. Forgiven people should be the first to extend forgiveness.

Consider these questions as you reflect on today’s reading:

What is your heart’s response to what Jesus said in Mark 11:26?

How can the urgency of Mark’s Gospel help you to let go of issues between you and others and forgive someone now?