Read Mark 10:35-44 This is the passage where John and his brother tell Jesus they want to sit at each side of Him in his Glory. I can picture Jesus shaking his head, rolling his eyes, and putting his arms around the brothers to explain. Verse 43 states, “Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant.”
That doesn't sound very heroic.
But John was bold and knew what he wanted. He just had to learn God’s ways. Don’t we all?
We grow up learning how the world works, and then we have to unlearn the world’s ways and begin to train ourselves to act according to God’s ways. John put the words of Jesus into action and prospered in the things of God.
Being flexible, willing to change, and adaptable is a great heroic quality. Flexibility is necessary for people whose goal is right, but whose path holds obstacles. John was able to stay with Jesus and not give up on him even though it wasn’t easy at times. Love makes that possible.
John’s love and flexibility makes him an awesome hero.
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