Mark 11

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. XI.—The divine sovereignty, the omniscience and almighty power, of our Redeemer, was clearly manifest, even in his deepest humiliation; and his meek and lowly triumph proclaimed the spiritual nature of his kingdom. Every one’s property ought therefore to be ready at his call, and every mouth opened to publish his praise. Notwithstanding the fairest pretences to the contrary, every ordinance should be inviolably observed according to his law. Yea, it is the great design of Christ and his gospel to reform the worship of God, and the hearts and manners of men. And he acts with great majesty and power whenever he takes this work in hand. Christ will do great things for such as believe firmly, pray earnestly, and forgive injuries heartily. But, alas, how many prayers are lost for want of faith and a charitable frame towards others! Infinite is the danger of living fruitless under the means of salvation, and of being blasted, by a Saviour’s curse, into endless perdition! But the more he displays his glory, holiness, and power, in his word or work, the more ungodly sinners, and especially hypocrites, set themselves against him. Yea, by every art, evasion, and wicked or wilful untruth, they labour to oppose him and his interests in the world. But none of their projects are hid from, or can prevail against, him