Mark 9:35
Jesus immediately decides it is time for some teaching. He was always teaching. He called all of the twelve. It may be that not all of them were involved in the dispute. But Jesus knew that all of them would need to hear this lesson.
Interestingly, Jesus does not condemn the desire to be first directly. However, he turns the whole thing upsidedown. So, having this desire becomes harmless due to the self-efacing method of gaining it. Brilliant! Maximum ambition with maximum humility!
Heavenly Father, you are so smart! You understand us so well. We don’t seem to remember that you made us. You know everything about us becuase of that. You know how we are wired. Thank you for taking such good care of us, giving us your truth to guide us. Jesus is such a great teacher! He is the Master! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.