| First Reading: Psalm: Gospel: | 1 Peter 1:18-25 Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20 Mark 10:32-45 |
Mark 10:43 But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant,
We have no shortage of people that want to have a position of authority so they can enact laws in order to "free" the people from the tyranny of the people. What?!
Jesus says that if you want to be great in the Kingdom, be the servant. In other words, do what needs to be done rather than make laws forcing others to do it under your control. Our leaders would not only be more respected, but probably much more effective if we worried less about who is going to get elected and more about defending the integrity of every human life. A president, really has little influence in our day to day lives. Those who actually get out and do the will of God can be much more effective.
The same goes for the church. We have no shortage of those who are "experts" in the faith. But what about people who actually love their neighbor and are willing to lay down their lives for their brothers? Many of the leaders to day in the church are more worried about attendance, giving and how "their" church is going to be recognized as making a difference.
If we had less governance and more volunteerism I think that we would be way ahead both practically and spiritually.
Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to look for ways that I can serve rather than for ways that I can force others to do what I want done. Help me to realize that you are the King of Kings and we are just stewards of your love and grace.
Amen
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