Scripture:
And an argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. 47 But when
Jesus perceived the thought of their hearts, he took a child and put him by his
side, 48 and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in my
name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me; for he who
is least among you all is the one who is great." Luke 9:46-48
Reflection: To be great is the
desire of every human being. Each one at least desires or dreams to be great in
the sphere of activity or talent one is involved in. It is human to desire to be great. Unlike
other spiritual guru’s, Jesus never rebukes this desire of the human heart. For it an inherent desire, not to be suppressed
but to be corrected, so that we may not seek it the wrong way.
Jesus the wisest man ever born does exactly that: Want to be great,
good, I encourage it, but don’t seek short cuts methods, don’t seek to play
politics, don’t crush someone’s else’s aspiration through betrayals, by creating
distrust through cut-throat unhealthy competition. Instead, in all humility,
like an innocent unarming child become humble, trusting in God and seek the good
of the other.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, May I grow in that necessary trust, in all humility,
in order to become great in the field in which you have called me.
DD =
Dedicated Discipleship: Come grow in the
Lord with us
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