In today's Gospel lesson, the twelve disciples argue among themselves about who will be the greatest, with James and John requesting the places of honor on either side of Jesus in His glory. However, Jesus came to make Himself the slave of all and “to give His life as a ransom for many.” And He shares the true glory of His cross with all who are baptized in His baptism and who drink the cup of salvation. By these sacraments, the Lord makes Himself known to all His people, forgiving their sins “from the least of them to the greatest.”
