The Gospel of Mark sets a fast and frenetic pace - like waiting in line for a rollercoaster, then to hop on and it's time to launch.
It's time to engage our faith - putting it into motion.
It's half-time in Mark's Gospel, and it's time to make a decision and move forward.
In the Kingdom of Christ, humility is required - we can learn this when we live through mistakes and short-comings and do so with humility.