We think that having many people at your beck and call to serve you is a sure sign of greatness. To have others take care of the menial tasks in your life is an indicator that you have reached the top. But what if that’s not really true? What if the real sign of greatness is not how many people serve you, but rather, how many people you serve? The counterintuitive nature of God’s ways are once again on display this Sunday in the life and death of Jesus. 

Reflection Questions:

1. How does Jesus redefine greatness, and how is that different from what the world teaches?

2. Where in my life am I tempted to seek status or recognition instead of serving like Jesus?

3. What would it look like for me to embrace sacrificial service this week, even when it costs me?

4. How does the promise of sharing in Jesus’ kingdom strengthen my desire to follow his example now?