TO BE GREAT DISCIPLES

“If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself last of all and servant of all,” (MK 9:35).

Our loving God gave all of us certain talents and gifts so that we may be able to enjoy life here on earth and that we may be able to use them to make a living and serving one another.

Jesus knew that the greatest service we can do for one another is to accept one another and to see another person as important and valuable. We tend to focus on our own needs, our own desires and our own goals. It is good for us to focus our attention on the needs of others. Whether we are young or old we should serve one another and the needy as well.

Jesus takes a little one and brings them close to his heart. He embraces them. He tells us that we are to do the same with all others - not just children - but all people. All we need to do is be open and receptive. We are to receive them in our hearts. We are to treat all people with the same respect and love that we do for our own family and for ourselves.

Do we want to ask Jesus to help us find ways we can be of service to others?