Gospel of the Lord according to Luke
Chapter 9 verses 46 through 50
An argument arose among the disciples
about which of them was the greatest.
Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child
and placed it by his side and said to them,
“Whoever receives this child in my name receives me,
and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.
For the one who is least among all of you
is the one who is the greatest.”
Then John said in reply,
“Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name
and we tried to prevent him
because he does not follow in our company.”
Jesus said to him,
“Do not prevent him, for whoever is not against you is for you.”
Whoever receives this child in my name receives me
Who has God sent to you? Have you received them as you would God? Who has God put in your path? Do you see the face of Jesus in them? Do you worry too much about how well you might be doing instead of how well you are following God’s will?
Do you take the time to treat the least among you as Jesus, as God?