Matthew 20: 20 - 28
20 Then the mother of the sons of Zeb'edee came up to him, with her sons, and kneeling before him she asked him for something.
21 And he said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Command that these two sons of mine may sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom."
22 But Jesus answered, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am to drink?" They said to him, "We are able."
23 He said to them, "You will drink my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father."
24 And when the ten heard it, they were indignant at the two brothers.
25 But Jesus called them to him and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.
26 It shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant,
27 and whoever would be first among you must be your slave;
28 even as the Son of man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
My Gospel Reflection
The gospel for today reminds us that if we want to follow Jesus, we must become servants just as Him reason for coming on earth (not to be served but to serve). We need to understand that it is import for us to serve or to help those people who needs help. It is not enough to do good to yourself only or to some or your friends, but you have to extend your help to everyone. We must do our best in order to do an act of kindness to people around us especially for those who need it. The gospel for today is also telling us that if we want to be with God, we need to become servants of others.
Gospel for tomorrow: Matthew 13:16-17
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