Mark 10:32- 52
Another hint at the end of the
story and yet it goes by unnoticed by the disciples. When Jesus comes into his
own, the disciples think it will be with power and they wish to share in that
power. But Jesus makes it clear, again, that power is not authority to rule
over others but humility as a servant to others. To follow Jesus and the way to
the Kingdom of God means to walk willingly to one’s death as a servant to
others in complete obedience to God. Jesus continues to serve others by healing
them even when he knows the end is near. Walking the way means being attentive
to the way and the destination. The final resting place gives meaning to the
way but walking in it daily, with open eyes, takes one to the kingdom of God.
The way leads to the kingdom which gives meaning to the way, but one only knows
the way by walking in faith and compassion daily. And for Jesus that way leads
to Jerusalem and the ultimate sacrifice. How has walking daily in compassion
brought you rewards and also sacrifices?
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