What Does it Mean to Be Great?
In the Gospel of Mark, chapter 10, when two of the disciples, James and Johns asked for positions of power and prestige, Jesus replied
“You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them… But it is not so among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life…”
Pastor and author F.B. Meyer once wrote, “I used to think that God’s gifts were on shelves one above the other; and that the taller we grew in Christian character, the easier we could reach them. I now find that God’s gifts are on shelves one beneath the other. It is not a question of growing taller but of stooping lower; that we have to go down before we can go up!”
In your own life, I pray that you would find that when you stoop down to serve others, God’s greatest blessings are there awaiting.
Let us pray: Jesus Redeemer, on this Good Friday, we remember that you gave even your very life to show us the depths of your love for us. Grant us the courage and the will to walk in your ways and to give deeply of ourselves. As we do so, may we experience your healing, grace-filled love. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
