“…For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.” (Luke 9:48)
I came across this verse during the Good Morning Girls Bible study last week and it immediately caught my eye. The disciples were arguing about which of them was the greatest, and Jesus had to set them straight. Surprisingly, the disciple argued again over the same matter on the eve of Jesus’ crucifixion!!!
These were the disciples who spent a lot of time with Jesus and were quite close to Him. How easy it is to be side-tracked with things that honor us, rather than that which honors the One who made us who we are?!
The world tells us there is nothing wrong in seeking fame, popularity, fans, followers, likes, recognition… We’re part of a rat race were every one wants to be the first, the best, the greatest… But then Jesus tells us, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” (Mark 9:35).
In the upside-down kingdom of God, greatness is reserved for those who do not seek it.
When we humble ourselves, recognize we are nothing without God, He will lift us up. Let us not seek to become great for our own selves, but for the glory of the One who has promised us greatness. Whatever we are, we are because of Him. And He has promised that as long as we walk in His ways, He will keep us on top!
“The LORD will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the LORD your God that I give you this day and carefully follow them, you will always be at the top, never at the bottom.” (Deuteronomy 28:13)
God will lift us up in due time, and everybody around us will recognize the hand of God in our lives. To Him alone be the honor, glory and praise!
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Oh yes – it always seems to come back to humility: similar to my thoughts today! ‘He must become greater, I must become lesser’ – need to repeat that to myself a myriad times a day!
Oh yes, Angie! We need the constant reminder.
We were created to serve others – it’s programmed into our DNA – and Jesus was showing us how to do that, to live that – it’s a stark contrast to what the world says we are created to do – wonderful reminder to keep focused on our mission:)
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Wonderful truth here. It’s all about humility and service. Not being praised and served.