Thought For The Week of March 26

"But that’s not the way it’s going to be among you. Whoever wants to become great among you will be your servant." (Matthew 20:26) Our society measures greatness in very specific terms. Wealth, power, fame - even brute force. Those who possess these things are the "great" among us. The rest of us are along for the ride at best, exploited by the "great" at worst. But Jesus turned the whole thing upside down. The great are those who give of themselves for the sake of others, not those who use others for their own ends. The great are those who - even if they don't possess much worldly greatness - make a positive difference in the lives of others. The great are those who willingly cast off the trappings of worldly greatness and are content offering humble service while receiving little in return for themselves except the satisfaction that they have served both their neighbours and their God faithfully. We are all invited to share in that kind of "greatness!" Have a wonderful week!