Read Mark 9:33-37
Who is the greatest? Years ago the boxer, Cassius Clay, made the bold statement after winning the Heavy Weight Title in boxing, “I am the greatest.” Propelling his career and the sport of boxing into global popularity, Cassius Clay (later know as Muhammad Ali) had the talent and personality to back up the statement…for a while. But time and age even began to take its toll on him. The greatest boxer ever? Maybe. The greatest boxer of his generation? Some might say so, but who can really ever say that they are the greatest?
We all have a tendency to feel we deserve better treatment than others. A touch of arrogance is found in every human heart. Some have a larger dose than others. Choosing to intentional serve others and take second fiddle is not easy for anyone. Even people who are naturally shy or passive still struggle with arrogance.
The kingdom of God, according to Jesus has a difference scale of greatness. True greatness is found in serving and becoming like a child. It turns out that spending time with children shows greatness more than commanding mighty empire. Now that is truly upside down to this world.
Alexander the Great! Herod the Great! The kingdom of God is led by people whose names we never hear. Looking to see greatness from the God’s perspective? Look for the people helping. They don’t make it on the news or any hall of fame. But God sees their work. Join their tribe. It begins with choosing an attitude (others first). After practicing, we can truly begin to serve from our hearts. Choose. Practice. Experience the Kingdom of God.
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