Saturday, October 17, 2009

I Confer On You a Kingdom


SCRIPTURE

Luke 22:24-30 (NRSV)

The greatness of one who serves

A dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest. But he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.

"You are those who have stood by me in my trials; and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom, so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.


MEDITATION—Today is Saturday Psalmody! Today, the meditation is offered as a psalm from my heart. If you would like a more traditional devotion, please search the archives for a title that appeals to you! (smile)



I CONFER ON YOU A KINGDOM


I am great

I seek riches, fame, and fortune

I will rule

With servants at my call

I will reign

As elder, lord, and father

I will sit

In judgment of all.


I am least

I seek service, care, compassion

I will rule

But in service to all

I will reign

As brother, friend, and savior

I will judge, but

With compassion on all.


To be great

In my coming kingdom

You will rule

As servant to all

You will reign

Full of love, care, and compassion

You will judge

With humility toward all.





THE INVITATION

If you have questions about how to become a friend and follower of Jesus, please see the devotion entitled, "Come to Jesus."

http://aintathatgoodnews.blogspot.com/2009/03/come-to-jesus.html

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