We never seem to be satisfied with ourselves, and are always looking for something more. Not a bad thing, but WHAT we are looking for might not be a healthy quest. James and John, as we read in today's Gospel, are looking for the high places at the right and left hands of Jesus. (Mk 10: 35-45). A dangerous request, as Jesus warns them that they do not understand the full ramifications of being in those positions. Rather, he tells them that being the"servant of all" is the way to being great. He knows what's in us, our egos, our "impossible dreams", our self-centeredness, and does not dismiss us but rather with compassion invites us "to approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help." (Heb 4:16). Such a healthy ambition will enable us to be the leader we aspire to be, the "servant leader."
Bro Rene
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