Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of is face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white.

Luke 9:28-29

While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!" When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.

Luke 9:34-36

Jesus did not stay on the mountain. He came down to the crowd, where He freed a boy from an evil spirit. He was determined to go to Jerusalem and fulfill His mission, where He would willingly die on the cross for our sins. Jesus told us that if we are the least, we will be great. The life of Jesus shows us that true greatness is found in humbly serving God and others in the valley of need.

In God's eyes, true greatness is serving others.

Our Daily Bread - May 29, 2004