RE Verse reading–Mark 19-20; 3:13-17; 10:35-45 (Day Three)
“Whoever wants to become great among you must become your servant…” Does Jesus redefine the path to greatness? No. He redefines greatness. Servanthood is greatness. That’s not some Orwellian oxymoron. Jesus well knew that serving people means you must get close enough to them to do unto them what you would have others do unto you. Such a way of life trains your heart to love people. Jesus has in mind building a community of disciples pursuing such greatness. That’s the only kind of community—and the only kind of greatness—that will last for eternity. In order to love, serve someone. In order to serve someone, learn what Jesus means when he speaks of greatness.
