Jesus said that His time had come to die as had been determined by God but woe to Him who betrayed the Son of man. Peter says that the crucifixion of Jesus had been predetermined by the foreknowledge of God. Acts 2:23. Even the evil that the devil is allowed to do in the children of God, God has a purpose to accomplish in His plan. It was because Jesus was crucified that we got salvation. The evil that the devil does to those who love Jesus, those who obey Him and are seeking to fulfill His purpose will only work for their good. Rom 8:28
The disciples asked among themselves who would betray Him. We saw earlier in Mat 26:21-22 that they were asking, 'is it I?' they didn't suspect or point their fingers on others. Not even suspected Judas Iscariot. They had learnt to judge themselves. Have you learnt that lesson of judging yourself or do you judge others? When something goes wrong where you are, do you suspect yourself that you may have contributed even to a small degree and seek to find where you need to do better, or are you as children of Adam quick to point fingers on others and suspect them? Learn from the disciples if you want to be a disciple.
They also asked about who was the greatest. They were concerned about their position. Jesus didn't rebuke them but taught them about the true value in God's kingdom as compared to the world. The kings of the gentiles lord it over people making demands that you have to do this and that, but for the disciples, the greatest must take the lowest rank and the leader must become a servant. Jesus was an example in this, though He was the leader He washed His disciples feet though that was the work of a slave. Humility in God's kingdom is what gives value. The humbler you are, the greater you are in Gods eyes. The humble person doesn't make demands on others but will always take the lowest position of serving others. They never get offended because they didn't receive honour because they are slaves. They are always quick to say thank you to any little good that is done to them. They never take it for granted for they know they don't deserve it. Their expectations are on God alone.
Jesus encouraged His disciples telling them that they alone stood with Him in His trials. He also promised to give a kingdom to them as His Father gave. Jesus was a great encourager. Learn from Him.
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