Then [Jesus'] disciples began arguing about which of them was the greatest.
—Luke 9:46 NLT
Key Thought
Jesus had just warned his disciples that he was going to be betrayed (see Luke 9:43-45). Instead of each of them questioning if he might be the offender, they wrestled with their own delusions of grandeur. Rather than following Jesus in the way of the cross, they were looking for their own place in glory. So often our pride and desire to be noticed can blind us to our own potential for failure. Rather than being great, these disciples would all let Jesus down during his most difficult time. When we feel ourselves striving for human recognition and are frustrated because we don't get recognized as prominently as someone else, let's remember the disciples and their spiritual blindness so we can avoid a case of our own spiritual blindness.
Today's Prayer
Give me eyes to see, O LORD God, so that I will not be deceived by my own lust for recognition. Please help me see my weaknesses and draw close to you for wisdom, strength, and perseverance. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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—Luke 9:46 NLT
Key Thought
Jesus had just warned his disciples that he was going to be betrayed (see Luke 9:43-45). Instead of each of them questioning if he might be the offender, they wrestled with their own delusions of grandeur. Rather than following Jesus in the way of the cross, they were looking for their own place in glory. So often our pride and desire to be noticed can blind us to our own potential for failure. Rather than being great, these disciples would all let Jesus down during his most difficult time. When we feel ourselves striving for human recognition and are frustrated because we don't get recognized as prominently as someone else, let's remember the disciples and their spiritual blindness so we can avoid a case of our own spiritual blindness.
Today's Prayer
Give me eyes to see, O LORD God, so that I will not be deceived by my own lust for recognition. Please help me see my weaknesses and draw close to you for wisdom, strength, and perseverance. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Ⓒ 1996-2019 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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