Mark 9:35
And He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.”

Application:

Anyone who desires honor must first be willing to take the last and lowest place and serve their neighbor in any capacity. 

Jesus spoke these words after the disciples began arguing about who would be the greatest disciple. It’s interesting to note Jesus’s response. He didn’t correct them for wanting to be great; rather, he corrected them about how to achieve greatness. Greatness comes from serving others—not by elevating yourself above them. You must trust that God will honor your servanthood in history and eternity.

Jesus was the example for us, as written in Philippians 2:7-9:

Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Let us trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and keep His commandments.

Ref: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 939.

To God, be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-25

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write blogs. Consider this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans In Acts 17:11, search the Scriptures to determine whether what I write is so. Always consult with your church ministers about biblical matters. I am also not a professional writer, so some grammar or spelling errors may be. I try my best to write as efficiently as possible. Your brother, In-Christ, Ricardo

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

—————————

Check out my book “Battle Strategy: God’s Plan Amid Chaos.” It’s packed with helpful insights into Bible study and understanding. You can get a free digital version on my website. Fifty percent of the proceeds from this book go to helping children. The book covers the main biblical points and salvation, so you’ll find something valuable. 

#Jesus, #God, #HolySpirit, #Bible, #Israel, #prayer, #wisdom, #faith, #battle, #leader, #border, #spiritual