Thought For Today

(And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Him, (Jesus) and said to Him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of You.” And He (Jesus) said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?” And they said to Him, “Grant us to sit, one at Your right hand and one at Your left, in Your glory.”) But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?” And they said to Him, “We are able.” And Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant but it is for those for whom it has been prepared. And when the ten (disciples) heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John. Mark 10:38 – 42

Lord this scripture sure shows the human side of Your chosen twelve disciples. They all wanted to be near You. They all wanted a special place next to You. They loved You and wanted to be near You. James and John were no different than we would have been.

Lord You saw their hearts. You knew their desires. After all You chose them and asked them to ‘come follow You.”

We too are blessed because You have called us to come follow You. I’m so glad I said yes to Your call. It is a wonderful gift to be called Your child and I praise and thank You.

Thank You Lord. Thank You.

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