Strength in Weakness

Mark records Christ's doing many miracles. His power is undeniable. But He also speaks of the need for His suffering and death and for us to deny ourselves and follow Him with the trust and faith of a child. The disciples find it all hard to grasp. But God grows them from fear and weakness to boldness and strength by His power at work in them.
Help me, God, to testify to your truth.
Take the weak vessel that I am and use me as only you can. May I be part of your way, your plan, that I might die to live again.