GPP 39: The Least Will Be Greatest

The humblest here will be the greatest there,
Contrary to standards men value most;
He who here wrests and holds the higher share
Is esteemed and served by the larger host!
Humility reigns supreme in God’s sphere,
Whose Son came to serve, not be served any;
He made men, but they were His masters here—
His life was given ransom for many!
His apostles argued, Who would be great?,
As He prepared to die, day upon day;
Who will serve the others, early and late?
To humbly serve—that is the Kingdom way!
Jesus showed them how to live and to serve;
The apostles should their Leader observe!

Promise Made: Matthew 20:25-28—“Jesus called them [the apostles, who were arguing with each other] together and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles [all non-Jewish peoples] lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you [believers, who are members of the Kingdom of God]. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man [Jesus] did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.’ “ [Brackets added]

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)