Mark 9:33-50, March 16
Mark 9:33-50
In Mark 9:33–50, the disciples argue about who is the greatest, but Jesus completely reframes greatness. He places a child among them and says, “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me.” In Jesus’ time, children had no status or power. By lifting up a child, Jesus teaches that true discipleship is marked by humility and radical welcome. When we receive those who are overlooked, vulnerable, or different from us, we are receiving Christ himself and the One who sent him. Jesus calls us to set aside pride, remove whatever causes us to stumble, and live in peace with one another.
Dear Lord, we come to you in a time of fear and division. You see the anxiety of families, the pain of separation, and the turmoil in our communities. Help us to welcome others with humility, compassion and courage, remembering that every person bears your image. Teach us to receive one another as we would receive Christ himself. Amen.
“The Lord requires of you to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8
Beth Savage
In Mark 9:33–50, the disciples argue about who is the greatest, but Jesus completely reframes greatness. He places a child among them and says, “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me.” In Jesus’ time, children had no status or power. By lifting up a child, Jesus teaches that true discipleship is marked by humility and radical welcome. When we receive those who are overlooked, vulnerable, or different from us, we are receiving Christ himself and the One who sent him. Jesus calls us to set aside pride, remove whatever causes us to stumble, and live in peace with one another.
Dear Lord, we come to you in a time of fear and division. You see the anxiety of families, the pain of separation, and the turmoil in our communities. Help us to welcome others with humility, compassion and courage, remembering that every person bears your image. Teach us to receive one another as we would receive Christ himself. Amen.
“The Lord requires of you to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8
Beth Savage
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