Mark 14:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Jesus sent two of his disciples ahead and told them, 'Go into the city, and you'll see a guy carrying a water jug. Follow that guy.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes God's directions are oddly specific — trust the process even when it seems random.

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