Scripture: Mark 10:40-41
Jesus did not say ‘no’ to James and John when they tried to gain advantage, He asked if they were willing to pay the price! They answered ‘yes’ and Jesus said, ‘you will’. “And when the ten heard it, they began to be greatly displeased with James and John.” Here is where we begin to see the impact of selfish-ambition and other fleshly motivations. Walking things out God’s way is always harder than pursuing our own plans! How did the ten respond to James and John’s play for personal promotion? Their peers began to be greatly displeased with these brothers. James and John demonstrated selfishness for all to see! They become the origin of strife in the group. The reaction of the others was, “And when the ten heard it they began to be greatly displeased with James and John.” We must ask ourselves why? The answer is that they were self-promoting. They were not serving; they were self-promoting. If we are going to walk in a way so as to please God and demonstrate the fullness of Christ, we cannot have self-promotion. Self-promotion is 100% flesh-driven and self-serving. Walking in God’s ways is always a trial for our flesh but, overcoming has great rewards!
Strategic Prayer: –
- In the past season, the Lord allowed some of His children to go through very difficult circumstances. These were the process needed in order to increase their capacity and speed in different areas of their talents and calling.
- Pray that this year, many shall begin to work and really walk into the areas of their calling in its fullness.
- Pray that God will mold your life such that people will see you and be drawn to Him.
- You can only know the Lord through His Word, through communion with Him and fellowship with like-minded brethren. Make it your program to read large amounts of scripture, meditate on them, study them, take personal retreats to be with Him. These will strengthen you for the exploits He has prepared for you to accomplish in this season.