[The Glory Unveiled]
“Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.[ Matthew 11:11 NKJV ]
Greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven is not measured by our achievements, our titles, or our visible labor. It is measured by our relationship with Jesus Christ. In God’s economy, value is not found in what our hands have done, but in whom our hearts trust. It is not about how much we accomplish, but about how deeply we abide. This truth is beautifully illustrated when Jesus visited the home of Mary and Martha of Bethany. Mary sat quietly at His feet, doing nothing but listening, receiving, and loving His presence. Martha, on the other hand, was busy—serving, organizing, working hard to honor her Guest. Yet in the end, it was Mary, who seemed inactive, who was commended. Why? Because she chose intimacy over industry. She chose presence over performance. This teaches us a powerful lesson: in God’s Kingdom, activity is not the same as importance. Busyness is not proof of spiritual greatness. Productivity is not the measure of divine approval. What matters most is proximity to Christ. Consider also John the Baptist. Before him came mighty prophets—men who spoke with fire, performed signs, and carried heavy spiritual assignments. Yet none of them lived to see the Messiah face to face. John did. And because he encountered Christ personally, he was declared greater than those who came before him. Not because he did more, but because he knew Him. And then comes the astonishing truth: Jesus declares that even the least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than John. Why? Because those in the Kingdom are joined to Christ. They are rooted in Him. They are redeemed by His blood. They live in living relationship with Him. This means that our greatness does not come from our résumé, our reputation, or our religious activity. It flows from our union with Christ. Those who belong to Him, who walk with Him, who trust in Him, and who are redeemed by Him, carry a dignity that no human achievement can produce. That is why it is such a profound privilege to call Him Lord and Savior. To be associated with Jesus is the highest honour of all. To be known by Him is greater than being known by the world. To walk with Him is greater than any work we could ever do. In the Kingdom of Heaven, sitting at Jesus’ feet will always matter more than running in our own strength.
Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the privilege to be connected to Jesus.
Wisdom_Quote: The value of the believer is found in their association with Jesus.
Salvation Prayer: Dear Jesus, thank you for the sacrifice you made for humanity. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour from today henceforth.
#GNews: Unveiling the glory of God.