But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. (Matthew 20:26-27 NABRE)
Greatness in the kingdom is not lordly power but humble service.* This idea had not yet become clear to the Apostles when Jesus made this radical statement, but it is an idea that would begin to make sense to them after his resurrection.
Lord Jesus, during your earthly life, you set an example for us to follow. Help me, with the aid of your Spirit, to be a servant to others. Just as James and John had to learn that authority was an opportunity to serve others, help me to learn this same thing. May each day bring me closer to you so that I might find ever bigger ways to serve others in your name.
Today, I will consider the gift of greater service that comes with greater authority.
Saint James, Apostle, patron of laborers, pray for us.
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