Well…at least that’s what I find to be most relevant. I am preparing for my lector’s reading tomorrow. The Gospel of Mark reminds us :
Mark 10:42-45 (New International Version)
42Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. 45For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (copied from Biblegateway)
I think we will be living in the perfect world if every one of us can put others before self. But unfortunately no. I remember somewhere in the Gospel, even the mothers of Jesus’s disciples were already asking Jesus if their sons can take over when Jesus said He is going away (to die).
Then, there is another scene where the disciples were arguing with each other who will be the leader when Jesus is not around anymore.
Such are our human nature. Everyone wants power, control, high office and more. So, great is the man (woman included) when they can abstain from these lure and continue serving and doing things without expectations.
And remember, serving is not putting on an act that you are actually on the ground level playing dramas of feeding the poor or stroking the sick. Serving is doing something that no one appreciates, no one praises, no one notices and no one cares. Sometimes, it may means getting mocked, ridiculed and condemned. Yet, there is the feeling of joy in the heart. That kind of joy that flows from the soul which is of God.
Gee…I think I must continue my lector ministry because if I can do a reading once a month and get these sort of enlightenment, then, I am worthy of His grace.
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