Mark 9:38
The disciples apparently had not told the Lord about this incident before. Surely, they thought, it was natural to take themselves as the sole proprietors of the truth they had been receiving from Christ. We have this tendency, to think that we are unique among God’s ministers. Elijah had this same malady, thinking he was the last that would worship Almighty God. But, we must remember, as the disciples were about to learn, that this world is a big place. God has ministers all over the place, and they don’t all look, sound, and talk alike. However, they are all alike in one thing: Christ. He is the common denominator.
Heavenly Father, we will endeavor to remember that we are only a small part of your world. We are only a few of the myriads of your ministers. There will be differences, but all must be one in Christ. He is the goal, he is the Master, he is the Banner, and he is the theme. May Christ be our song forever! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.