We like to use our own standards
when we measure greatness and more times, than not our standards and God’s
standards are different.
This series look at Christ-like
humility
Luke
9:46-50 NASB
(46) An argument started among them as to
which of them might be the greatest.
(47) But Jesus, knowing what they were
thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side,
(48) and said to them, "Whoever receives
this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who
sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you, this is the one who is
great."
(49) John answered and said, "Master, we
saw someone casting out demons in Your name; and we tried to prevent him
because he does not follow along with us."
(50) But Jesus said to him, "Do not
hinder him; for he who is not against you is for you."
A person with Christ-like
Humility ministers to those who are insignificant. Jesus knew all about the argument. I cannot help but picture it like kids fighting
in the back seat of the car.
Jesus brings a child by his side,
why a child? A child has no status,
power, or influence. A child in the
world’s eyes is insignificant.
Jesus is telling us to focus on
helping and ministering to those who the world labels insignificant. Many times churches have no problem welcoming
the wealthy and turn their noses at the unemployed or uneducated.
Remember, Jesus said the least
would be the greatest.
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