Saturday, October 16, 1999
Saturday, October 16, 1999
Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to him with her sons, and kneeling
before him, she asked a favor of him.
So, this is what discipleship is all about--a power play in the executive suite. James and John
were brothers who left their father Zebedee sitting in a boat in the middle of the lake when they
responded to Jesus' teaching. Being part of the inner circle with Peter, they felt they should have
the top positions when Jesus established his kingdom.
Is there anyone who can't relate to James and John? Does our drive for a temporary position
more important than our drive to be close to God?
(Matthew 20:20
NRSV)
Two of Jesus' disciples, James and John, made a request of him--in private, away from the other
disciples. "Teacher," they asked, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." Uh-oh.
When someone asks you to grant a favor before specifying what the favor is, watch out. "Grant
us to sit," they said, "one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory."
Dear God, move your spirit in my heart as I strive to be closer to you and your heart of love.
Amen.
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