James and John, the two sons of Zebedee, came up to Jesus, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You.” And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?” They said to Him, “Grant that we may sit, one on Your right and one on Your left, in Your glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?” They said to Him, “We are able.” And Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you shall drink; and you shall be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized. But to sit on My right or on My left, this is not Mine to give; but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” Hearing this, the ten began to feel indignant with James and John. Calling them to Himself, Jesus said to them, “You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great men exercise authority over them. But it is not this way among you, but whomever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant; and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
In order to be useful to Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven, one must be obedient and stay within their calling. In God’s Kingdom, it is not about us, but about God. There is but one king on the throne and the rest of us are servants of the king. There is only one who is wise and that one is God alone. The rest of us have the duty to obey. And there is only one who is powerful, and all powerful He is. So when the King benefits from our service, be joyful, because your name is written in heaven.
Daily Prayer: Father, unfold my calling for my service to You. I celebrate my salvation and I indeed celebrate every time You find me useful in Your Kingdom. In Jesus name I pray Amen.
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