https://www.christchurchnashville.org/media/service-archive/beginning-something-great/The Gospel of Mark opens with the details of Jesus being baptized before the start of His public ministry. Unlike the writings of Matthew and Luke, Mark doesn’t provide us with the Christmas narrative. There are no angels, shepherds, wise men, or even a babe in a manger. We find Jesus as a full-grown man around the age of 30 years old. We may assume that Mark wasn’t interested in the historical facts of Jesus’ early years. If we look closer, we discover that every path to greatness has a beginning.

As we start a brand new year, don’t overlook your beginnings.