Goodseed Daily Devotional 10th October 2025
Topic:THE PRICE OF GREATNESS
Scripture: ISAIAH 53:10-12
It was the LORD's will to crush him and cause him to suffer. . . After he has suffered, he will see the light of life and be satisfied, by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. Therefore I will give him a portion among the great...
For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Greatness in life comes with a price. Real success in life is a product of sacrifices and challenges. Don't get me wrong, as an individual; you must face challenges and obstacle in order to achieve success and excellence.
Greatness in life often comes with demands such as hard work, dedication, and sometimes personal sacrifices in relationships and finance. To achieve greatness in various fields including sports, arts, business, and leadership there are demands to stand out and be outstanding. For instance, many successful athletes train for countless hours, often at the cost of their social lives and physical well-being. But greatness in the mind of God is fulfilling devine mandate and expectations for your life.
Greatness is defined as "a person who has achieved importance or distinction in a field "God has a different definition of greatness. Through Isaiah, God defines true greatness with the name Christ Jesus. God's definition of greatness centers on humble service.
Our flesh doesn't want to hear this.
It screams to be first. But the Bible says, "Pride goes before destruction" (Proverbs 16:18).
There is no place in the Christian life for selfish ambition. Selfish desire for greatness separates us from God. But God doesn't want anyone to suffer for sin. Instead, it was the Lord's will to crush Jesus under the weight of our sin and cause him to suffer for our guilt.
When it comes to greatness, no one has achieved greater importance or distinction than Jesus. Jesus bore the sins of the world, breaking the sin barrier between us and God. Jesus is great, not because he performed signs and wonders, but because he provided our salvation.
PRAYER:
Jesus, you are the greatest! Help me achieve greatness through a life of humble service to you and humanity in Jesus Name. Amen.
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