Stinkin’ thinkin’

Stinkin’ thinkin’

Matt. 20: 20-22a

Then the mother of Zebedee's children came up to Him with her sons, James and John,

and kneeling, they worshiped Him and asked a favor of Him. [threw themselves at His feet in a show of submissiveness and humility in order to ask a request]

And He asked her, What do you desire? [He heard them out - though knowing the pride of their minds and their physical, worldly, and ambitious notions; and them not seeing the eternal vision]

She answered Him, Give orders that these two sons of mine MAY SIT, ONE AT YOUR RIGHT HAND [signifying a great mark of honor and affection]

and ONE AT YOUR LEFT HAND in Your kingdom. [signifying power and authority; highest posts of honor, trust and profit]

But Jesus replied, YOU DO NOT REALIZE WHAT YOU ARE ASKING. [You don’t understand the nature of your request, or what would be involved in it - supposing that it would only bring honor and happiness if the request was granted, while it would actually require much suffering and trial]
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Pray the Word:

Lord, contrary to what we’re seeing today, being a Christian or in Christian ministry is not about gaining position or status, but it is about laboring most diligently, suffering most patiently, seeking to do good to others, and promoting the salvation of souls - this most resembles Christ and will be what will be honored by Him in eternity. Before we fall on our face with prayers of STINKIN’ THINKIN’, asking incorrectly or inappropriately, may we, too, learn what our priorities really should be!