THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM
Matthew 18:1-14
1 At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
2 He called a child over, places it in their midst, 3 and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:1-14
1 At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
2 He called a child over, places it in their midst, 3 and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Whoever becomes humble like this child
is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:4
5 And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.
THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM
Mark 9:33-37
33 They came to Capernaum and, once inside the house, he began to ask them, “What were you arguing about on the way?” 34 But they remained silent. They had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest.
36 Taking a child he placed it in their midst, and putting his arms around it he said to them, 37
“Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but the One who sent me.”
Mark 9:33-37
33 They came to Capernaum and, once inside the house, he began to ask them, “What were you arguing about on the way?” 34 But they remained silent. They had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest.
“If anyone wishes to be first,
he shall be the last of all
and the servant of all.”
Mark 9:35
36 Taking a child he placed it in their midst, and putting his arms around it he said to them, 37
“Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but the One who sent me.”
PRAYER
Lord, no one is great except you alone who made me who I am and what I am today. Thank you so much for the great outpouring of your blessings.
Like a child, I am fully dependent upon your grace. Grace that sustains me and makes me grow each day. Without you, I am nothing. Truly, there is nothing that I can boast of that does not belong to you. What you give, you can easily take at any given moment.
Please forgive me for having sinned out of pride and selfishness. Keep your servant's heart burning in me so that I may find joy and gladness in being your instrument to uplift the lives of the poor. May I continue to enjoy the peace and love that you bring.
With much praise, thanksgiving, and humility of heart I pray, in Jesus Name. Amen.
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