Here is today’s Bible reading: Numbers 16:41-18:32; Mark 16:1-20; Psalm 55:1-23; Proverbs 11:7.

Mark 16:14 (NIV)
Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen.

Wouldn’t it have been interesting to hear exactly what Jesus said and the way He said it.  Was He angry?  Hurt?  Disappointed?  Was He stern?  Probably all of the above.  At any rate, He transitions quickly from this teachable moment to sending them out on mission.  I bet they were fired up to go do the work after this time with Jesus.

Mark 16:20 (NIV)
Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.

 May God accompany our efforts to evangelize with confirming signs.