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07-25-2025 Matthew 20 v2428 I Did Not Come to be Served But to Serve

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The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 20 Verses 24 thru 28

24 When the ten heard this, they became indignant at the two brothers. 25 But Jesus summoned them and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and the great ones make their authority over them felt.26 But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; 27 whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. 28 Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

In Matthew 20:24-28, we witness a powerful teaching from Jesus that redefines greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven. The context of this passage involves the mother of James and John seeking positions of honor for her sons. The other disciples are understandably upset, as ambitions for power and status often create conflict and division. However, Jesus uses this moment to impart a vital lesson: true greatness is not found in being served, but in serving others.

In verses 26-28, He states, “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave.” Here, Jesus flips earthly expectations upside down, showing that His followers are called to a life of humility and selflessness. Greatness is measured by our willingness to serve the least among us—the marginalized, the lonely, and the languished.

This ethos of servitude is at the very heart of Christ’s mission. He exemplified this by giving His life as a ransom for many (v. 28), demonstrating that sacrifice for the sake of others is the ultimate expression of love. As His followers, we are challenged to embrace this radically different view of greatness. By serving those in need, we reflect the heart of Christ and bring His Kingdom closer to reality.

In our daily lives, let us seek opportunities to serve rather than to be served. Serving others, especially those who are often overlooked, is not merely an act of kindness; it is the essence of living out our faith. In doing so, we not only honor God but also experience the profound joy and fulfillment that comes from giving ourselves to humanity. Amen.

Join me as we pray our daily prayer of forgiveness. The Lord’s Prayer.

At the Savior's command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to pray:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever.

I am sorry Lord. I believe You died and rose for me. Please forgive me as I forgive others. I share You as my Lord and Savior seeking to live your Will in all things. Prayers for wife Toni and my mother Betty pray for our children especially our two oldest Alexandra & Allen Son in Law Mark Stern; Julian, Gabriel and Jeffrey and our grandchildren Oliver, Julian and Elliott. We pray for those we’ve said we’d pray for and those who’ve asked us to pray for them. We pray for the dying as we do each day Lord give them peace in their last breath. We pray for Holy Mother Church. Our prayers for our niece Brittany. In Jesus Precious Blood by His Name we pray. Amen.

I am a poet obedient to Christ,

Catholic Evangelist Thomas Cruz†Wiggins

†Spirit led God inspired Christ fed†®

Ephesians 6:17-20

07-25-2025 Matthew 20 v2428

**I Did Not Come to be Served But to Serve**

In a world where ambition often reigns,

Two disciples mapped their lofty gains,

Yet Jesus spoke with a wisdom profound,

“True greatness in service, my love will abound.”

The hustle for power, the chase for acclaim,

In the Kingdom of Heaven, it’s never the same,

For the least of the lost, the broken, the meek,

In their humble presence, our Savior we seek.

Not to be served, but to give of our lives,

In the heart of compassion, true greatness thrives,

For all who would lead must first take a knee,

In the act of pure love, God’s glory we see.

So let us reflect on this lesson divine,

To serve one another, in love we align,

In the footsteps of Jesus, may we find our way,

To greatness in giving, serving each and every day Amen.

© Thomas Joe Cruz†Wiggins

July 25, 2025 @ 04:41 AM EST

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