LUKE 9:48

Then he said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.

TO PONDER

It was the famous boxer Muhammed Ali, who made the claim, that he was the greatest. And when he was alive, he would confidently tell you that he was the greatest – you’d only have to ask him!  

Well, sorry Mr Ali. There is someone greater. Chances are you’ve just knocked him out…which doesn’t make sense. Because in our society, the underdog is never the greatest. The loser is never great. We find it hard to remember those who didn’t win. But thank God for Jesus. Because Jesus’ way is against all the odds. His way doesn’t make sense. Jesus brings love from below. He’s the enemy of apathy. His love is never done. 

This week, as we wind our way to the cross, and more importantly the other side of the cross, we are reassured that those who feel lousy, that those who don’t feel welcome, that those who feel defeated, and in fact the greatest. 

PRAYER

Humble king, thank you for showing us the way. Thank you for being welcoming and respectful to all. In this Holy week, help us to walk a mile in your shoes, and show a relational heart to all. Amen  

Today's devotion by Mark Simpfendorfer, LifeWay Epping