Jesus turns the world right-side-up when we contemplate how we implement His words in Matthew 23:11, “But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
The wildflower for today reminds me of the humility He asks of us and demonstrated by His life. Note how it bows its head in a posture of service.
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