Beware of Ambition
Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, "Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask." And He said to them, "What do you want Me to do for you?" They said to Him, "Grant us that we may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on Your left, in Your glory." (Mark 10:35-37) Wanting to be first or great was not the disciples' only problem. Having Jesus right before them and not recognizing who or what they were looking at was the real issue. God Himself was living among them, not only as Lord, but as the Son and Servant of Man — bearing their burdens, healing their diseases, feeding, caring, teaching, sacrificing, and blessing. Yet, they could only see the rewards of power and the awe it inspired. They were meant to be co-servants with Jesus, but they were blind-sided by pride and ambition. Nothing much has changed. But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you ask." (Mark 10:38) We must bewar...