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That’s Enough
When you think you have it all together, that is when you are the lowest.
You always have more to give, more to learn, more to do.
For some: They never have enough
We need to define what is enough.
What is the “enough,” and how much will be enough?
Kara will ask me this question sometimes.
“How much is enough for you?”
It is in the context of finances.
I never have a good answer, and I did not know why until I put this message together.
I have had good money in the bank with a good job.
I have been flat broke with a young mouth to feed.
In those moments, I felt powerless over my situation.
I was ashamed and believed myself to be inadequate.
That experience put an anchor in me that I never wanted to go through that again.
So when she asks, “how much is enough,” I don’t know.
I am conflicted with living in our world, at this time, and what scripture, Jesus, teaches.
For you, the question may not be about material goods or money.
It may be about something else...
Let’s get into this and see if we can find an answer to our question.
We left off here last week after Jesus let’s them in on the secret that a traitor is among them.
They don’t know who it is, so they all start arguing about who has been the most faithful.
Who among them deserves the biggest reward.
Who AMONG THEM HAS DONE ENOUGH!!!
Jesus responds to them...
Jesus’ approach to life is upside down from what they have experience and what they have desired.
Here is the problem…All through the Hebrew Bible, there is talk of someone inheriting David’s throne, forever.
And everyone, I mean everyone, assumed the one to come and sit on that throne would be like the world’s great kings and great men.
That ruler would LORD IT OVER his enemies, and then he would be a FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.
Do you get it?
If the ruler of a people oppresses and punishes their enemy, then that ruler is a friend of the people.
If a politician in Washington punishes those who oppose them, then they are friends of their people.
BUT FOR YOU…YOU WILL NOT BE LIKE THAT.
Seek the lowest rank (not in a job, but in positions of power)
Serve in all you do (including in your job)
You want a seat at my table, then you must serve.
If you assume you have a seat, then you don’t.
WHICH TABLE…?
The one on earth, the tables of the leaders of power.
Do not desire that position.
For some, that is not ENOUGH…They want more...
But…there is another table...
It is the Lord’s table that you should desire.
Think about it...
Do you want the table of kings and rulers, or do you want the table of the one that made the kings and rulers?
You walk with Jesus during the times of trouble and you will be seated at the table.
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Judging what?
For what purpose?
For what outcome?
And who is going to occupy that twelfth seat?
When you put yourself at the head of the line, you are not qualified to sit on a throne and judge others, because you will LORD IT OVER them.
You will desire payback.
And the ultimate Judge will not let that happen, since he is the Judge of vengeance.
Jesus is going to sit on this throne too.
What has he done to qualify for that role?
He has sacrificed everything, including torture and giving his life on behalf of others.
That is why he opens with the leaders of this world LORD IT OVER others and we call them FRIENDS.
But NOT SO WITH YOU!
You cannot judge the service or work of others until you yourself have become the greatest servant, not rank, but lowest.
Then, you have qualified to determine if another has served God well.
This is a brilliant way to put a sword in the idea of comparing yourself to anyone else.
You must lift the burden for yourself and others, then you can sit on the throne.
The throne is not a power play.
You cannot remove this verse from its context.
In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus puts this verse among others that say you must leave your house, family, and land for Jesus’ name, then you will receive.
But, those are FIRST will be last.
When you put yourself at the head of the line, you are not qualified to sit on a throne and judge others, because you will LORD IT OVER them.
You will desire payback.
And the ultimate Judge will not let that happen, since he is the Judge of vengeance.
Those who receive the gospel solely for its benefits will abandon it for its costs.
And just in case you think you can OVERCOME the WORLD...
There is a whole other WORLD that you cannot contend with alone...
Sounds like Job...
There is a spiritual battle going on, and Jesus has a front row seat of sorts.
How does Jesus know this?
Jesus prophesies that Peter will fail, because he will repent and turn to Jesus again...
And what is the command...
SERVE YOUR BROTHERS...
Be the strong one for others, carry your burden and theirs too.
Is Peter STRONG ENOUGH?
I am strong ENOUGH!
I will do exactly what you do.
*******But Jesus...
Jesus breaks up that party really quick.
I cannot imagine how this made Peter feel.
He is convinced this is about Jesus ruling like a ruler on earth.
And Jesus has just told him...
No, you don’t have enough strength or courage to acknowledge me when the going gets tough.
He turns to them all...
They had enough, as far as Jesus was concerned.
If you asked them if they had enough, would they agree?
How often have you believed you did not have enough and you had enough?
How long was it before you started to believe?
Before, when they were sent out, they were like emissaries announcing the arrival of the king.
They would shelter and be fed by those who would welcome them.
But now, they are to take what they have and go and serve.
And the issue with the swords…
Finally, Jesus is getting onboard with fighting Rome!
Jesus calls attention to a writing in Isaiah 53:12
“Therefore I will divide him a portion with the many,
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