BE THE LAST ONE

Read Matthew 20

What a lesson to teach our children! And probably one of the most difficult. Twice in this twentieth chapter of Matthew, Jesus mentions the last being first and the first being last. However, we know that little Elrod and Gertrude ALWAYS want to be first. When they surprise us and allow someone else (yes, even their sibling) to go first, we almost pass out!

TEACHING MOMENT

Humility! It’s all about humility. Did you know you can’t teach humility, but it can be learned? You are probably thinking, “Huh? What do you mean?” Humility is a characteristic that is caught, not taught. And guess who models that behavior? That’s right—YOU! Mom and Dad!

So, let me ask you a question. Are you being humble? Are you letting others go before you? Do you give up that parking space in the mall parking lot when someone else wants it? Do you let the person in line at the grocery go before you?

Your kids are watching. They are learning from your actions, not your words. Be last! For Jesus!

Father, I know these words are true, but it’s hard to not go first. Give me the desire to go last. Give me the desire to put others in front of me.