[Discoveries] 11-16-07 Who is the greatest? -- Mark 9:33-34

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

/*[Jesus] asked [the disciples], "What were you arguing about on the 
road?"*/
/*But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was 
the greatest. -- Mark 9:33-34*/

Humility 101. I like the disciples. They argue about what we would 
probably argue about if we dared say what was in our hearts.

I think it's interesting that Jesus responded to this by taking a little 
child into His arms. I have four children. Believe me, children argue 
about who is the greatest. It seems like kids are competing for market 
share (of their parents' love and affection) from the moment they clear 
the womb.

But what does Jesus do? He welcomes the little child and teaches us to 
do the same. He embraces the disciples who are still competing for 
attention, status and power. The key to greatness, He explains, is to 
love and serve the one who thinks he's greater than you.

Do you catch what Jesus is doing? He meets their need for approval by 
showing them that even the smallest child is welcomed by God. He even 
shows them how to get what they want ... greatness. And, in the process, 
he turns competition into servanthood, replacing jealousy in 
relationships with love.

It's good to know that we can bring anything that's in our hearts to God 
and He will turn it around into something wonderful.

Be encouraged!
Dwight



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