In Matthew 20:20-28, scriptures tells the story of a mother who asks him to grant her sons a place of honor in his kingdom. Jesus responds by saying that those who want to be great in his kingdom must first be a servant to all. This passage teaches us that greatness in God's kingdom is not based on status or power, but on humility and service to others.
The story begins with the mother of James and John, two of Jesus' disciples, asking him to grant her sons a place of honor in his kingdom. She asks for one son to sit at Jesus' right hand and the other at his left. Jesus responds by saying that he is not able to grant such a request, as these positions are reserved for those whom the Father has prepared.
Jesus then goes on to teach that those who want to be great in his kingdom must first be a servant to all. He says, "For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." (Matthew 20:28) This verse teaches us that Jesus himself modeled the kind of humility and service that is required for greatness in God's kingdom. He gave up his own rights and privileges in order to serve others and ultimately to give his life for the salvation of many.
In this passage, Jesus also emphasizes that the way of the world is not the way of the kingdom of God. In the world, people seek positions of power and status, but in God's kingdom, these things are not important. Instead, what matters is our willingness to serve others. Jesus teaches that true greatness in God's kingdom is not about being served, but about serving others.
This passage also teaches us that humility is essential for greatness in God's kingdom. The mother of James and John wanted her sons to have a place of honor, but Jesus teaches that true honor comes from humility and service. In Philippians 2:3, Paul writes, "Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves." This verse teaches us that in order to be great in God's kingdom, we must put the needs of others before our own desires for power and status.
In conclusion, Matthew 20:20-28 teaches us that greatness in God's kingdom is not based on status or power, but on humility and service to others. Jesus modeled this kind of humility and service by giving up his own rights and privileges in order to serve others and ultimately to give his life for the salvation of many. True greatness in God's kingdom is not about being served, but about serving others, and true honor comes from humility and putting the needs of others before our own desires for power and status. This passage reminds us that the way of the world is not the way of the kingdom of God and that true greatness comes from following the teachings of Jesus and living a life of humility and service.
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