Ever wanted to be first in the queue rather than wait in long line for what seems forever to get served? Sometimes I get agitated and annoyed and lose my patience all because I can’t be bothered waiting. However then I realise this is only a miniscule moment in my life there are more important things in my life to worry about.

 In Mark’s Gospel Jesus says, “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.” My response to Jesus’ words is these if you want to be first you must accept the responsibility that goes with that. Furthermore you must use whatever it took to get you to that first position for example, your own gifts and talents to benefit others. Thus, not to be filled with your own self-importance or stroke a massive ego but ignite a desire to serve all.

Remember not everyone can finish first but we can all contribute to someone else finishing first even if it means we finish last. Surely that is living the Gospel.