James the Less_09

James the Less_09 Mark 15:40-16:1-3;Matt.20:20-28; 25:31-40 KJV Most of us dream of being something greater than just ordinary, and there will probably be a few times in your life when you will attract greater attention, but most of your life will likely be filled with boring ordinary days.While we may have a tendency to look down upon this ordinary life of ours, it is here that much of the good of our lives actually develops. These ordinary times are just as valuable as the greater moments even if others don't think so!He sought no general recognition. Background Discipleship was what the Lord willed for him, and He was happy to have that so. His merit consisted in that he went where he was sent by Jesus, fought the good fight, finished his course, and kept the faith without any thought of applause. Only his name is graven on the pages of the Gospel history. But his life and laborers are hopelessly sunk in obscurity. The individuality of some men is striking, attracting attention, leaving a mark of indelible impression upon others. Most of us, however, are commonplace, having no exceptional gifts or powers. We're simply ordinary people models of mediocrity. And yet the commonplace character of our limitations should not make us indifferent about living to the full. In our own small corner much of the world's most needed and most blessed work is done by those about whom the world knows nothing about. The Son of Alphaeus did nothing extraordinary, nothing that the world thought needed any record. The greatest work of God's kingdom is done by ordinary unknown believers! While the world is unaware of their names it will not be unmoved by their service.