How often do you and I compare ourselves to others? This man’s question to Jesus seems to come from a cultural view that titles and status are earned. But kingdom thinking is far different. For me, I am still clearing my head of comparison metrics, measuring if I fit my expectations or the standards of others. Jesus calls us beloved, fully accepted and adopted. He is the same yesterday and today and tomorrow. I want to do and be the person who is fully devoted in His love, resting in His love, restless for more of Him.
“When you pay attention to God, it means you’re living and speaking the truth. This leads organically into a deeper awareness of God, yourself, and others—the three mysteries. Do you see how these concepts flow together? If you’re aware, then you know what’s happening around you. If you’re aware of God, God makes annunciations to you. He communicates with you personally. If you are paying attention to what’s going on, you will hear him speak. Pay attention, be aware, listen for the annunciations. When God starts to talk to you, you will know how to act. You will know what to do, uniquely, in your life.” - Jamie Winship, Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God
“Jesus pointed the man to God, not the law, as the standard of goodness. He called him to compare himself to God, not others. Of course, no one can measure up to God’s goodness. Recognizing and acknowledging that reality moves us beyond merit-based thinking with its performance and appearance orientation. It makes us dependent upon grace. In doing so, it opens us to the kingdom.” - Excerpt , Following Jesus: Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark by Steve Langford
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