On their way home after hearing Jesus' story of "death on the cross…

The disciples…
After hearing Jesus' story of "death on the cross and resurrection"… were arguing about "who was the greatest" on their way home…😰.
…It's astonishing, isn't it?…😨.
…The disciples' concern was how far they could rise in Jesus' kingdom.
Who would be next in line to Jesus' position?
Who would be the top among the twelve?
…The disciples' concern was…their own advancement❗️.
…In the Kingdom of God, the conclusion is that "the servant is the greatest."
…Nearly 30 years ago…I stayed for a week at a revival church in Korea😴💤
…I was surprised when I entered the church's restroom😵
It was sparkling clean, rivaling a hotel✨ and even had men's tonic and a hairdryer…
As we left the restroom,
an elderly man in a cleaning uniform came in to clean.

…At that moment, the associate pastor of that church whispered, "That gentleman is the president of XX Construction Company." 😨
… "That gentleman cleaning the large glass at the church entrance… is the chairman of XX Company…" 😱
…That church… was doing exactly as the Bible says❗️.
…That church… has spread throughout the world and is doing great work❗️.
Matthew 20:26.
…"Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant."
…In the church, there are those who prepare meals after worship.
Those who take care of the weak and the elderly👵…
Those who clean the toilets, take out the trash, and so on…
…They are pleasing Jesus❗️.
Shalom😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.