The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose. HADA BEJAR
And He said to them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called benefactors. But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves. (Luke 22:25-26 NKJ)
Just what did Jesus mean when He said, He who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger? There was also another time when Jesus said you couldnt enter the kingdom of heaven without being converted and becoming as little children. So what did He mean by saying that we needed to be younger or as little children? The Greek word that is used for younger is neos and it has a primary meaning of new, when relating to people youthful, and when relating to things fresh. The word fresh is reaching out and touching my spirit this morning. Striving for greatness in spiritual matters is almost opposite what the world requires for greatness. The world teaches that greatness comes from experience and having overcome obstacles through time. Being grounded and solid, not wavering, and being in control. On the corporate and business level these qualities could be some of the characteristics of what would be called greatness. They can also be applied to the spiritual, but newness and freshness must also be added. Many of the spiritual giants of our day probably did not set out to achieve greatness, but demonstrating humility and a willingness to be fresh and new with what God has given them, they became great. I like what the Dake Bible has to say about this verse, share this with me. Younger .. A listener, learner, and a servant, rather than a teacher, director and commander. In AA we have a saying that we need to stay green and flexible, therefore teachable. Today I get the same message from the words of Jesus. When I become humble and as a little child, God is able to do for me what I could not do for myself ..JRE
Into a world like this the sound of Jesus words come wonderful and strange, a visitation from above. It is well that He spoke, for no one else could have done it as well; and it is good that we listen. His words are the essence of truth. He is not offering an opinion; Jesus never uttered opinions. He never guessed; He knew, and He knows. His words are not as Solomons were, the sum of sound wisdom or the results of keen observation. He spoke out of the fullness of His Godhead, and His words are very Truth itself. He is the only one who could say blessed with complete authority, for He is the Blessed One come from the world above to confer blessedness upon mankind. And His words were supported by deeds mightier than any performed on this earth by any other man. It is wisdom for us to listen.
A. W. TOZER ..The Pursuit of God, page 104-105
And He said to them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called benefactors. But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves. (Luke 22:25-26 NKJ)
Just what did Jesus mean when He said, He who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger? There was also another time when Jesus said you couldnt enter the kingdom of heaven without being converted and becoming as little children. So what did He mean by saying that we needed to be younger or as little children? The Greek word that is used for younger is neos and it has a primary meaning of new, when relating to people youthful, and when relating to things fresh. The word fresh is reaching out and touching my spirit this morning. Striving for greatness in spiritual matters is almost opposite what the world requires for greatness. The world teaches that greatness comes from experience and having overcome obstacles through time. Being grounded and solid, not wavering, and being in control. On the corporate and business level these qualities could be some of the characteristics of what would be called greatness. They can also be applied to the spiritual, but newness and freshness must also be added. Many of the spiritual giants of our day probably did not set out to achieve greatness, but demonstrating humility and a willingness to be fresh and new with what God has given them, they became great. I like what the Dake Bible has to say about this verse, share this with me. Younger .. A listener, learner, and a servant, rather than a teacher, director and commander. In AA we have a saying that we need to stay green and flexible, therefore teachable. Today I get the same message from the words of Jesus. When I become humble and as a little child, God is able to do for me what I could not do for myself ..JRE
Into a world like this the sound of Jesus words come wonderful and strange, a visitation from above. It is well that He spoke, for no one else could have done it as well; and it is good that we listen. His words are the essence of truth. He is not offering an opinion; Jesus never uttered opinions. He never guessed; He knew, and He knows. His words are not as Solomons were, the sum of sound wisdom or the results of keen observation. He spoke out of the fullness of His Godhead, and His words are very Truth itself. He is the only one who could say blessed with complete authority, for He is the Blessed One come from the world above to confer blessedness upon mankind. And His words were supported by deeds mightier than any performed on this earth by any other man. It is wisdom for us to listen.
A. W. TOZER ..The Pursuit of God, page 104-105
