January 15

“O unbelieving and perverse generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy here to Me.” — Matt 17:17 BSB

Visions are given to prepare us for work. After the Transfiguration, a father waited at the foot of the mountain with his troubled son, hoping for healing. While we are sitting in joy at the Lord’s table, someone nearby may be in great need. We often fail to help those in trouble because we don’t have enough faith. But Jesus, the Son of God, has unlimited power.

We should aim to do all the good we can with the life we’ve been given. It’s wrong for us, with the abilities God has given, to settle for “contented insignificance.” The Master wants us to be great and do great things. But we often misunderstand what it means to be great. The disciples thought greatness came with high positions, but Jesus taught that true greatness is found in childlikeness. We are greatest when we’re unaware of it—simplicity, trust, humility, and contentment are marks of true greatness.