A Question of Greatness

1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” (Matthew 18:1) 

Thoughts: The disciples were wondering about greatness.  They were talking about eternal greatness- greatness in the eyes of God.  They were asking out of pride and a desire to be first.  For Jesus the last, the humble, the child is first. Jesus response to them was that they need to change (to turn, be converted) or they would never learn.  We tend to want Jesus to make us great.  When in fact, we need to give ourselves fully to His greatness.  It is only when we want Jesus to be great without care for our greatness, that God lifts us up.  It is only when we humble ourselves in God's sight that He will lift us up.  

Prayer: Lord, give me grace to want your greatness ahead of my own.