May 1 - Mark 10:38

James and John said to Jesus,

"Grant us to sit

one at your right hand and

one at your left hand when

you come into your glory."

Mark 10:38

James and John were important. Even among the disciples, they were were in the inner-inner-circle. They viewed it as a permanent position. "Grant us to sit one at your right hand and one at your left hand when you come into your kingdom."

Perhaps you are important in this world. Maybe it's because of the job you have. Maybe it's because of some position or responsibility that you hold. Maybe it's because of how you think of yourself.

It's good to be valued. But here's the question: Is this a permanent position?

Most of the titles we bear in this world we pass away. Indeed, they'll pass away even before we do. It's not wise, therefore, to focus our lives on passing titles and temporary positions.

And yet each of us do have a permanent position. It is through Jesus Christ. It is a role that's higher than we deserve. And it's eternal.

Our importance is not through self-importance. It is simply because we know the king.

In Christ's Love,

a guy with a permanent job

and a permanent joy