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Thursday, January 30, 2025
When contemplating various issues, it is often useful to look at them from different perspectives. The phrase “Turn the Tables” comes to mind. The common definition of this phrase is to reverse the situation between two opposing parties. Maybe one person has the upper hand, but the other person finds some way to get the upper hand instead.
But what if there is a way to get the upper hand simply by changing our thought process and consider the problem from a different perspective?
Consider the words of Jesus.
Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”
Mark 9:35
I like the way Jesus turns the tables by explaining that maybe the goal is not struggling to be first, but by putting other people first we can achieve the ultimate goal. Happiness comes to mind.
Another perspective is that when enough people follow this principle (to some degree now and completely in heaven) then we each have many servants helping us while we do what we can to help others. That is a lot better than only serving ourselves.
On the picture, it has been nice this week to have clear weather to enjoy the gifts of God that everyone receives freely.