Mark 9:34-35 (ESV)
34 But they kept silent, for on the way they had argued
with one another about who was the greatest. 35 And he sat down and called the
twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all
and servant of all.”
Once there was a king who decided to set aside a special
day to honor his greatest subject. When the big day arrived, a large gathering
took place in the palace courtyard and our finalists were brought forward.
The first person was a wealthy philanthropist. This man
was deserving of the king's honor because of his great humanitarian efforts. He
had given much of his wealth to the poor, building orphanages, schools and
hospitals throughout the land. The second was a celebrated physician. This
outstanding doctor was deserving of honor for rendering his faithful and
dedicated service to the sick for many years and discovering medicines that
saved many lives. The third was a distinguished judge. He was noted for his wisdom,
his fairness and his many a brilliant decision.
The last person presented before the king was an elderly
woman. Her manner was quite humble, as was her dress. She hardly looked the
part of someone who would be honored as the greatest subject in the kingdom.
What chance could she possibly have, when compared to the other three, who had
accomplished so very much?
The king was intrigued, to say the least and was somewhat
puzzled by her presence. He asked who she was. Then the answer came:
"Well, my king, do you see the philanthropist, the doctor, and the judge
over here? She was their teacher!"
This woman had no wealth, no fortune, and no title, but
countless lives were helped, healed and changed through her giving.
We never know whose lives we're touching. I'm sure
someone prayed -- someone gave -- someone shared the Gospel with some of the
greatest evangelists, preachers and givers we know.
Let's serve the Lord by sowing unselfishly into the lives
of the people he's put in our path --- so that they may become great in God's
Kingdom!
Dear Lord, we pray that we would allow You to use us
today to touch someone with Your love. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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