First Is Not Always Best

by Bishop Eddie Long

Today’s Scripture Reading: Mark 10:28–31

Key Verse: Mark 10:31

Many who are first will be last, and the last first.

Sometimes you wrestle with the problem that you were not “first” to tackle a particular task in the kingdom. Do not, because that is not a bad thing. The people who are “first” often get there by cheating. Some of them did not have enough faith to step into what God ordained. Many did not have enough faith to cut unwholesome but profitable relationships, or to give up things that they loved too much. Their baggage kept them from moving into what God ordained.

Prayer:

Father, I have worried and wept over my “place” in Your kingdom in days gone by. Today, I choose to rejoice that You know my name, no matter where I stand in the line of faith. I trust the words and leadership of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and I am content to be the last in line as long as it is His line. In Jesus’ name, amen.