People Who Refuse Food

Mark 2:18-20

The disciples of John were not eating food. Perhaps this was because John was in a prison. They were sad. And they needed to pray. So they did not eat. Perhaps they refused food for a few days.

The Pharisees were not eating food, too. Perhaps they were obeying a rule that their leaders made long ago. They refused food often. And they wanted people to know this (Matthew 6:16).

Jesus‘ disciples were eating at this time. They had no reason to refuse food. Jesus was still with them. So they were happy, like people at a marriage.

But Jesus‘ disciples would not always be happy. Jesus would not always be with them. Other people would take him away from them. Then, they would be sad. Then, they would need to pray for God‘s help. And then, they too would refuse their food.