Forty Days Full - An Invitation To Real Life

Day Seven: Searching for Greatness

“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant…” Matthew 20:25c-26 NIV esus didn't correct His disciples for wanting to be great. He merely redirected their understanding of greatness. Worldly greatness is a fight to reach the top of the pile. The ambitious often leave behind many casualties in their lust for more. Once they are on top, they must defend their position with a duality of pride and insecurity. Jesus reveals a greatness that is the antithesis to this dog-eat-dog world. The Kingdom of heaven values servanthood. Christ came to the earth not to be served, but to serve, even to the point of giving His life for us. He became the greatest human to ever live. The effects of His life sent shock waves across the globe and the world has never been the same. Those who seek the greatness that Christ taught are continuing to change the world. There are many religious people who have no idea what Jesus was talking about. Too often the church has become obsessed with keeping people humble. The fear of pride keeps everyone from thinking great thoughts. Once, I heard a radio preach chastising people who were celebrating how great numbers of people were getting saved across the world. He called it nothing compared to what the ‘two witnesses’ would one day do. His position about future eschatology could not allow him to celebrate the great things God was doing now through his people. What a tragedy. In the movie 'Sister Act' one of the