Who
Is
The Greatest
In
The Kingdom Of Heaven?
Scripture
Matthew
18
1
About that time the disciples came
to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?”
3 Then he
said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins
and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom
of Heaven.
6 But
if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into
sin, it would be better for you to have a large millstone tied around
your neck and be drowned in the depths of the sea.
7 “What
sorrow awaits the world, because it tempts people to sin. Temptations
are inevitable, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the
tempting.
8 So
if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away.
It’s better to enter eternal life with only one hand or one foot
than to be thrown into eternal fire with both of your hands and feet.
9 And
if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It’s
better to enter eternal life with only one eye than to have two eyes
and be thrown into the fire of hell.
10 “Beware
that you don’t look down on any of these little ones. For I tell
you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my
heavenly Father.
Observation
It
was an interesting question that the disciples asked Jesus. I don't
think that they were expecting His reply. And this wasn't the first
time we find them arguing or discussing the topic of who would get
the top spot in the Kingdom of Heaven. The desire to be Number One is
something that all of us have to constantly fight against.
Me,
My, and Mine … those three sure mess up a lot of relationships! I
know that when I put Eddy and his needs or his wants above Kathy's
needs or her wants it always messes up our relationship. And it is so
easy to think of myself first before thinking of those around me.
You
and I are called to love those around us with sacrificial love, which
means humbling ourselves and serving others.
Mark
10:45
For
even the Son of Man came not to be served but
to serve others and
to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Application
It
is not most important what Eddy wants to do today. What is most
important is finding out what Kathy wants to do today and enjoy
spending time with her. Friday is Kathy's day … not Eddy's!
How
about you? Do you need to set the agenda or can you be a servant?
Galatians
6:9-10
9
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the
right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give
up.
10
Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to
everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
Prayer
Heavenly
Father, help me to have a servant's heart. Show me when I am putting
myself and my desires above the needs of those around me. Give me
Your heart for those who come across my path today.
I
pray for any person who may take the time to read this blog today.
Help them to love sacrificially. Give them a servant heart. Help them
to think of something that they can do for someone else today without
the need to be recognized for what they do.
Hebrews
13:16
And don’t
forget to do good and
to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please
God.
Daily
Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 14,15; Psalm 132; Matthew 18
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