Daily Inspiration

“The mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons and did him homage, wishing to ask him for something. He said to her, “What do you wish?” She answered him, “Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at your right and the other at your left, in your Kingdom.” Jesus said in reply, “You do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?” They said to him, “We can.” He replied, “My chalice you will indeed drink, but to sit at my right and at my left, this is not mine to give but is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.” When the ten heard this, they became indignant at the two brothers. But Jesus summoned them and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and the great ones make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” —Matthew 20:20-28

Rarely do we hear of a saint whose life was smooth and easy. Rather, there is something the saints have in common: they were not afraid of their cross, nor were they afraid to drink of Christ’s chalice. Look to model your life after those who have gone before you.

The enemy introduces confusion, leading us to believe this world is the final destination. Jesus confirms for us that the here and now is not the destination, but the road to the Kingdom. He offers us a cross and His chalice, walking stick, and sustenance to help us remain on that very narrow path. The journey is just that, a journey. The destination at the end of our travels is what our eyes and hearts should be fixed upon.

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