Work [Proper 11B]
The Rev. Jeremiah Williamson Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Work The disciples have just returned from their mission. Jesus sent out the Twelve in twos. Six pairs on the road, casting out demons, anointing the sick, and crashing on couches. Six couples, pounding the pavement in 1 st century sandals, carrying with them nothing but walking sticks and the good news. It was work. It wasn't a hobby or something they did on Sundays. It was important and it was demanding. It was the reason they gave up the fishing nets and left their families. They were out and about the work of Jesus. They were saying Jesus things, doing Jesus things. Where we join Mark's Gospel today, the disciples mission is now complete and, boy, are they tired. And Jesus can just see it all over their faces – unless he's just one of those guys who always tells everyone they look tired; you know the ones. T...