God Quote-Service and Sacrifice

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the LORD says in Matthew 20:27 and 28.

Jesus said to His disciples, “Whoever wants to be first must be your slave-just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Every loving parent wants the best for their sons and daughters. It was no different for the mother of James and John. She approached Jesus and asked Him to grant James and John special places of honor next to Him in His Kingdom. But this request caused the other disciples to be annoyed with James and John. A misunderstanding of greatness can lead to division. Jesus set the record straight to define greatness, not by using forceful means to impose our will on others, but rather leading with service and sacrifice. Those are the marks of a great leader, and those were the marks of Jesus’ leadership, which can be seen in His hands and feet.

Matthew 20:27 and 28-that’s today’s God Quote for us to embrace for life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com