# 603 - Today's Du-votional comes from: Mr 10:41-44, “And when the ten heard it, they began to be greatly displeased with James and John. But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, "You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
"Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. "And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all.
John and James didn't get it, and neither did the other ten. They were displeased at this attempted power grab of the sons of thunder. I mean after all, weren't they deserving of a special place in the royal court too? Jesus uses their displeasure as another teachable moment.
Please note that He does not ditz the idea of seeking to be great in His kingdom. In fact He unlocks the secret to greatness in His kingdom for any who wish to achieve it. “If you want to be great, then serve others.”
The force of the Greek here is to be a “ready ministrant.” Be ready to pour out the grace you have freely received in your life, into the lives of others. Minister to them! Grace flowed through Jesus because He made Himself a “ready ministrant.” It will flow through us if we are willing to do the same.
Father, give me a willing heart. That I may be a vessel of Your grace to others.
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