“They said to Him, “We are able.” And Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you shall drink; and you shall be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized. But to sit on My right or on My left, this is not Mine to give; but it is for those for whom it has been prepared” (Mark 10:39-40)
We will drink the cup of suffering and taste death. Salvation is not being saved from the circumstances of this world but being made into the image of Christ and being prepared for eternity with the Lord. Do not worry about position. That is a worldly concern. Be thankful that you have heard the voice of our Lord and have been invited into His eternal presence. Live for the Lord who is saving you.
Lord, You know what goes on in my mind. You know the things that I seek, both that which is right and that which is wrong. Lead me to abandon all that is wrong in my thinking so that I may learn to humbly accept from You what is best. You know. Guide me into all truth and create in me a right heart which seeks for Your will and not my own. Guide me in order that I may willingly accept the cup and baptism that You give knowing that You are completing me in faith.
Come, Lord Jesus, and minister to my heart so that I seek what is right at all times. Guide me in the Father’s will that I may live in the circumstances You give and seek to do the Father’s will. I am confident at times when I should not be. Lead me to be confident in Your grace always, seeking the Father’s will at all times. Stop me when I am wrong and be the One who is leading me in and through all circumstances. Amen.
