Comments on: Wednesday, 3/15/17 — What Do We Want, And Why?

By: Mark Misencik

Mark Misencik — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:11:28 +0000

Hey Steven,

Very good of you to pick up on where “The Request of James and John” came from. Obviously their mother realized who Jesus was, she was very observant and intelligent. She also wanted what is best for her sons. Nothing wrong with that.

It reminds me of what is arguably the best advice ever given by a mother, Mary the Mother of God. At the Wedding at Cana, Mary observed that the wine ran out and realizing who her Son was, told the server, “Do whatever he tells you.”

Follow that advice and it will answer your questions in the title.

Mark

By: Mavis Asiedu

Mavis Asiedu — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:55:07 +0000

Thanks so much Steve, you’re a blessing to our generation.

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:17:34 +0000

Thank you, Steve. Your reflection has reinforced my thoughts on a situation last night that I could have handled differently. As you said, the path of Christ is so different from what our world, and sometimes our closest family members expect. It continues to impress upon me how I must seek Christ to help me with every decision I make-big or small.

By: Mr & Mrs Akuwueze

Mr & Mrs Akuwueze — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 07:26:04 +0000

Awesome reflection on mother’s request. Thanks a lot Steve

By: O

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 06:55:06 +0000

Hello, Stephen.

A very insightful reflection which has concrete application in our world now.

Thank you for sharing

God bless

By: Lucy Kibui Waweru

Lucy Kibui Waweru — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 03:40:25 +0000

Hi I was also struck by the fact that it was the mother of the sons of Zebedee who was asking our Lord for the favour. My prayer as a mother is to always ask for spiritual gifts for our children, who are daily confronted by a materialistic environment.