We grew up in a world where GREATNESS is a goal. We want to be GREAT. We want to exceed the accomplishments of others.
That’s why a new candidate points out the failures of the administration to get more votes. That’s why a new player aims to break the records of the current player superstar.
But in today’s Gospel (John 13:16-20), Jesus redefines GREATNESS by saying, “Amen, amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than his master nor any messenger greater than the one who sent him” (John 13:16)
Jesus is challenging us to be “slaves” to other. He is telling us to CHOOSE TO SERVE anybody. That's what TRUE GREATNESS is because that's what Jesus does. "For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve & to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45)
It’s always tempting to pick the people you want to help or serve. It's more comfortable to help the people you like. However, if you want to follow Jesus, you also need to reach out to every individual who needs care, attention, patience & support. Serve anybody, everybody.
CHOOSE TO SERVE ALWAYS not CHOOSE who to serve.
But here's a warning. When you choose to follow Jesus you may also receive what He got. You will be ignored, criticized, looked down upon or treated as a nobody by the world. Then your pride kicks in & whispers to you, “You don’t deserve this. This is not greatness!”
Stop listening to your pride. Remember what Jesus said - “no slave is greater than his master“.
If Jesus is your master & He chooses to serve others what makes you exempted from serving?
Choose to define GREATNESS as God defines it. Serve.
Because serving is a form of loving & you were made for love - alvinfabella@yahoo.com
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