In this compelling video, we delve into the story where the mother of James and John requests the highest places of honor for her sons. Jesus’ profound response challenges them about the actual cost of greatness by asking if they can drink from His cup. He then teaches a powerful lesson on humility and service, explaining that true greatness in the kingdom of heaven is not about power or status but about serving others. Join us as we explore these timeless principles and their relevance in our lives today.
Here is Thursday’s (7/25/2024) Gospel reading according to Matthew:
Matthew 20: 20-28
The Request of the Mother of James and John
20 Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to him with her sons, and kneeling before him, she asked a favor of him. 21 And he said to her, “What do you want?” She said to him, “Declare that these two sons of mine will sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom.” 22 But Jesus answered, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?”[g] They said to him, “We are able.” 23 He said to them, “You will indeed drink my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left, this is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.”
24 When the ten heard it, they were angry with the two brothers. 25 But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. 26 It will not be so among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave; 28 just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
Non nobis Domine non nobis, sed nomini tuo da gloriam. (Not to us, Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory!)
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Humility and service
Without humility God doesn't give His grace
This is told so wisely…. I know I've heard it. But now I understand. Thank you Lord Jesus Christ the Living Word. The words of the bible have to be heven sent. Only Our God can be ths WISE.❤❤❤
Has Sir David Attenborough had the eyes of his heart opened.
Sir Richard's contribution to 'Ghandi'
I was looking after my friends son. And hired the movie.
I wasn't even searching for my greatest Befriender. But theurigic intervention had me ponder.
Now When the roll is called up yonder
my heart shall grow fonder and my thoughts shall no more wander.
I cannot tell . . but this I know.
Nothing can seperate me.
I wouldn't have touched me with a barge-pole vaulter.
How do you know my Name?
Graven on the palms of His Hands.
Maranatha haloam haba Abba. Good Good Father. Amen.
…amen..god❤❤