Gospel: Luke 9:46-50
An argument arose
among the disciples about which of them was the greatest. Jesus realized the
intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side and said
to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever
receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of
you is the one who is the greatest.”
Then John said in
reply, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name and we tried to
prevent him because he does not follow in our company. Jesus said to him, “Do
not prevent him, for whoever is not against you is for you.
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Reflection:
Do you sometimes
feel great for the reason of the things that you do or for the reason of your
status in life?
We can’t help but
ask, why did the disciples argue as to who among them is the greatest? Perhaps
they got carried away with the sudden fame of being with Jesus. That’s why they
were arguing as to who was the greatest among them. By being mindful of their
egos they forgot that they were with their Lord and Master.
Jesus knew of their
selfish desire for fame thus He took a child and placed it by his side and said
to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever
receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of
you is the one who is the greatest.”
Least in what
aspect? Least in promoting oneself as the greatest and least in filling-up ones
ego. It’s indeed very tempting to use Jesus to enhance our self-image. But
reality check first, this is not what Jesus wants for us to become. Jesus
desire for all of us is to embrace humility at all times.
No one is greatest
for Jesus but those who are humble. And those who silently give their time to
help him advance His teachings. They are the greatest people in the eyes of
Jesus.
If you give your
time for Jesus no matter how little so long as you give it with all your heart.
If you give your time for Jesus without the objective to boast and the selfish
desire to be popular. You’re already the greatest in Jesus eyes. – Marino J.
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