‘Jesus’ said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great.”
Luke 9:48 (ESV)
I have been troubled in my thoughts from yesterday as I battle to understand the simple truth of this statement from Jesus in Luke 9:48. There has seemingly always been within me a rising tide of jealousy, envy, and pride that ebbs and flows over time. Days where I am content with where God has placed me in His great story. Days where I am only concerned with being a faithful, obedient, humble servant to my loving Master. Then there are times when my heart becomes stirred and moved to jealous thoughts. Last night was one of these times that saw me move from a place of contentment and happiness with my calling to one of envy at the apparent “success” and “comfort” of others. The enemy knows that my heart is weak and frail. The enemy knows that I often desire to be more and have more in this life. He uses this to strike easy blows that often rattle me for days. These words of Jesus calm and quiet my heart and soul. These words are a comfort to me. Success is not measured by worldly standards, it is measured only in the accomplished work of Jesus upon the cross.
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