Discovery Church of Ridge Meadows

“When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant. 42 So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. 43 But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else.” ~Mark 10:41-44 NLT

This passage in Mark is an incredible passage considering the context of its occurrence. During Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem in the days leading to the Passion Week and His death, burial, and resurrection… James and John and the other disciples were still clamouring for position and power in a Kingdom they had really no true understanding of after their time with Christ.

After 3 years of walking with Him and listening to many sermons and private conversations the two brothers still had no real understanding of what was to come and how that would affect the future.

In the Kingdom of God it is NOT about power, position, prosperity, or privilege… it is about service, sharing, sacrifice, and surrender!

As always, the Kingdom is the ALTERNATIVE REALITY to what we see in the world around us. Jesus tells them that “IF” (and I say this carefully because we really cannot decide by action OR attitude whether we are first in the Kingdom) they want to be first among other believers that they need to take a servant attitude in all aspects of life and faith.

In the Kingdom it is NOT about glory and grandeur BUT grace and giving!

As we continue the privilege of walking with Christ on this earthly journey may we pay attention to this passage and this event recorded for us in the Bible… in the gospel of Mark… so that we can WALK purposefully… today…tomorrow… and for eternity!

Blessings…

Rev Trev