MARK 10:42-45
So Jesus called them and said to them, ‘You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.’
Everyone regardless of who they are are called to be saints. You were created by My Father to be perfect and holy as He is perfect and holy. In the world, you can see how those with power and privilege grind into the dust those that are poor, the marginalized, the outcast. The poor are often treated shamefully and shamelessly and are often denied their basic rights, the little they have is snatched by the greed of those who are supposed to uphold and safeguard their rights. Those who are called by My Name are called to follow Me, imitate Me, and model their lives on Me. The Son of Man came into the world not to be served but to serve. I came to lay down My life for you and for all. No one is excluded from the saving power of the Cross and a share in My resurrection however there are many who willfully and deliberately reject Me preferring to live the life that God has given them apart from Me. Remember always that it is the little ones who are considered great in the Kingdom of God. If you wish to be considered great then spend your life in joyful and loving service to everyone entrusted to you or those you meet each day.
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