Mark 9:35
And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, if any man desires to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.
What of Today’s Verse…
Last? Nobody likes to be last. We have a hard enough time settling for second place, much less last place. Jesus reverses the rank. The person who is most important to him is not the person seeking the status and notoriety. The most important person is like Jesus himself: willing to give up rank and status and importance to serve. For Jesus, last means first in service and first in the eyes of God.
Let us Pray:
Magnificent God my Saviour, you have made the world wonderful for me and have given your Son to redeem me. How can I ever thank you or repay you for your grace and kindness. Today help me see those you want me to serve with grace and kindness as I try to be more like you. This I pray in the name of the one who washed his disciples’ feet. Amen.
Words of Wisdom
PLANNING
“Every evening, write down the six most important things that you must do the next day. Then while you sleep your subconscious will work on the best ways for you to accomplish them. Your next day will go much more smoothly.”
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“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”
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“The reason why most people face the future with apprehension instead of anticipation is because they don’t have it well designed.”
“If you would hit the mark, you must aim a little above it; every arrow that flies feels the attraction of earth.”
