Verses: Luke 9 : 46 - 48
My thoughts about the verses:
When I think of this verse I think back to when I was a little kid. This reminds me of the big debate my brother and I went through with my Mom and Dad. Who do you love best? My brother always used the theory he was the youngest so he must be loved better. I used the famous one liner that a lot of older siblings use I was wanted you were an accident so I am loved more.
Isn't it funny how we have a tendency to want to be more important than others. We grow up thinking that we are more important than this person or that person. We judge the way teachers treat us. We love it when adults give us praise for the little things we do. I know that there were many times in my life as a kid that I wanted to be the teacher’s pet. Doesn't that mean that they cared about me more than others. I had a tendency to push away kids because I thrived on the praise of adults. I have a feeling that there are many of us that can remember feeling that way.
So we can understand how the disciples. They wanted to be the teacher's pet. The one that was loved the most must be the greatest. Even as adults many people feel that need to be praised for everything that they do. when they see others getting praised for something that they actually do they feel betrayed by the leaders. Humans have a deep inner desire to have accomplishes recognized. When the last was time that you did something great at work or home and didn't want people to know about it?
Jesus deflates the disciples bubble. You can see their faces when he brings a child to his side. You can imagine the embarrassment that they felt when Jesus pointed out that they were acting like children.
The greatest among them would be least amongst them. The fact is that Jesus wanted them to know that it wasn't a matter of getting praise but rather doing things because it was the right thing to do.
It isn't about dong the big things it is doing the simple things that is important. We all know of people that feel isolated. They feel that no one cares about them that they are the bottom of the barrel. They feel as if no one cares about them. Yet, what Jesus tells the disciples that making these individuals feel love is more important than their own level in the Realm of God.
It isn't about climbing the ladder for your own good rather it is important to help others climb to the top. When you help others without considering what you will get in return God will bless your life. How ironic that those that aren't looking for reward will be rewarded. While those trying seeking the top rung will be knocked down to the bottom rung to help them understand to give to God freely.
Prayer:
Thank you for loving us. Thank you for loving us when we do not feel loved. Help us be there for others. Help us put our desire to be the best out of our mind. Help us serve you without expecting anything in return. In the name of the Blessed Savior we pray. Amen
Questions:
My thoughts about the verses:
When I think of this verse I think back to when I was a little kid. This reminds me of the big debate my brother and I went through with my Mom and Dad. Who do you love best? My brother always used the theory he was the youngest so he must be loved better. I used the famous one liner that a lot of older siblings use I was wanted you were an accident so I am loved more.
Isn't it funny how we have a tendency to want to be more important than others. We grow up thinking that we are more important than this person or that person. We judge the way teachers treat us. We love it when adults give us praise for the little things we do. I know that there were many times in my life as a kid that I wanted to be the teacher’s pet. Doesn't that mean that they cared about me more than others. I had a tendency to push away kids because I thrived on the praise of adults. I have a feeling that there are many of us that can remember feeling that way.
So we can understand how the disciples. They wanted to be the teacher's pet. The one that was loved the most must be the greatest. Even as adults many people feel that need to be praised for everything that they do. when they see others getting praised for something that they actually do they feel betrayed by the leaders. Humans have a deep inner desire to have accomplishes recognized. When the last was time that you did something great at work or home and didn't want people to know about it?
Jesus deflates the disciples bubble. You can see their faces when he brings a child to his side. You can imagine the embarrassment that they felt when Jesus pointed out that they were acting like children.
The greatest among them would be least amongst them. The fact is that Jesus wanted them to know that it wasn't a matter of getting praise but rather doing things because it was the right thing to do.
It isn't about dong the big things it is doing the simple things that is important. We all know of people that feel isolated. They feel that no one cares about them that they are the bottom of the barrel. They feel as if no one cares about them. Yet, what Jesus tells the disciples that making these individuals feel love is more important than their own level in the Realm of God.
It isn't about climbing the ladder for your own good rather it is important to help others climb to the top. When you help others without considering what you will get in return God will bless your life. How ironic that those that aren't looking for reward will be rewarded. While those trying seeking the top rung will be knocked down to the bottom rung to help them understand to give to God freely.
Prayer:
Thank you for loving us. Thank you for loving us when we do not feel loved. Help us be there for others. Help us put our desire to be the best out of our mind. Help us serve you without expecting anything in return. In the name of the Blessed Savior we pray. Amen
Questions:
Are you doing things to get praise? Are you willing to help others without getting rewards? Are you willing to put your desires behind you and put others needs first? What is the most important thing that you can do today to help someone feel love?
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