Rulership
Then a dispute also arose among them about who should be considered the greatest. Luke 22:24
On the weekend I went to Brisbane to visit my grandson Myer who was turning 7. On Sunday, his birthday, his brothers and sister had to watch as he was given gifts and fussed over. At time they were tested as Myer would insist the gifts were his alone and not for sharing. Sharing is something they are normally encouraged to do. On Sunday Myer escaped the normal.
Children, by nature are selfish and preferring others does not come naturally.
The Apostles were displaying their carnality. Jesus, up to this time had not given any one Apostle leadership over his peers. However, in verses 31,32 Jesus indicates that Simon is to be the leader.
Simon is about to go through his own trial but Jesus knew he would come good because he told him: 'when you have turned again strengthen your brothers.'
What causes fights among you? James tells us they come from 'the cravings that are at war within you.' James 4:1
The Apostles were no different. However, Jesus told them that because of their faithfulness, up to the point in conversation, they would rule over kingdoms. The fact that they turned away and ran later on that night did not disqualify them. How gracious and how good is He?
Remember, you might have warring factions inside and outside of you but your Saviour sees you differently. Turn to Him and trust Him! Amen!
On the weekend I went to Brisbane to visit my grandson Myer who was turning 7. On Sunday, his birthday, his brothers and sister had to watch as he was given gifts and fussed over. At time they were tested as Myer would insist the gifts were his alone and not for sharing. Sharing is something they are normally encouraged to do. On Sunday Myer escaped the normal.
Children, by nature are selfish and preferring others does not come naturally.
The Apostles were displaying their carnality. Jesus, up to this time had not given any one Apostle leadership over his peers. However, in verses 31,32 Jesus indicates that Simon is to be the leader.
Simon is about to go through his own trial but Jesus knew he would come good because he told him: 'when you have turned again strengthen your brothers.'
What causes fights among you? James tells us they come from 'the cravings that are at war within you.' James 4:1
The Apostles were no different. However, Jesus told them that because of their faithfulness, up to the point in conversation, they would rule over kingdoms. The fact that they turned away and ran later on that night did not disqualify them. How gracious and how good is He?
Remember, you might have warring factions inside and outside of you but your Saviour sees you differently. Turn to Him and trust Him! Amen!
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