Anyone Who Wants to Be First Must Best the Servant of All

Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” — Mark 9:35

Jesus tells us that whoever wants to be first must be last.

The person who wants to be first must be the servant of all.

Jesus gives us the example of serving others.

He was a servant leader.

After calling the twelve disciples, He gave them instructions about how to live.

We can read those instructions in the Bible.

The Holy Spirit works to convict us when we go astray.

Servant of All

Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” — Mark 9:35

Jesus tells us that whoever would be first among us must be the servant of everyone.

It is hard to be a servant in today's world.

But I appreciate those around me who are.

Today I got my second shingles shot.

My arm is sore.

Tomorrow I'll find out if I have any side effects.

Last time (after the first shot) it was a fever.

Many of my older friends have gotten their covid vaccines.

When they lower the age a bit, Kirk and I will be able to get one, too.

Praise God for all of the healthcare workers who make these vaccines possible for us.

God Spoke

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. — Hebrews 1:1-2

God speaks to us through His Word in Scripture.

 

And through His prophets.

 

And even in His creation.

He speaks to us through His Son, Jesus.

God appointed Him heir of all things.

Our God, the Trinity, made the universe.