Mark 9:33-37 “And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all. And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them, Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.”
Being “great” is overrated! Everywhere in the world there are a lot of people who want to be thought of as great. They spend a lot of time and money polishing their image, trying to make themselves look great. This is the usual behavior in the world of industry, education, entertainment, and society life. But it should be different in the church and different for Christians. It is far more important what God thinks of us. And He knows us inside and out, through and through. He is not impressed by self-promotion. In fact, He resists the proud and gives grace unto the humble (James 4:6). A childlike humility will be rewarded in Christ’s earthly kingdom age.