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:

Upon their arrival in Capernaum on the north side of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus asked his disciples to explain the argument he had overheard while they were traveling (9:33). They hadn’t realized the Master had been listening, so they all fell silent. They were ashamed to admit they’d been arguing about who was the greatest (9:34).

It’s interesting to note Jesus’s response. He didn’t rebuke them for wanting to be great; rather, he corrected them about how to become great. Greatness comes by serving others—not by exalting oneself above others. You must believe that God will honor your servanthood in history and in eternity.

Jesus illustrated his point with a child (9:36). Showing kindness to a child—who can offer nothing in return—is to serve God (9:37). Greatness is not achieved through marvelous actions that everyone sees. It’s often achieved through lowly, unseen acts of service toward those who cannot repay. But God sees, and God repays.

Reference: 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 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write articles glorifying God. I invite you to view this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have written is true. Always consult with your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be some grammatical or spelling errors present. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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