Jesus chooses his disciples and publicly declares the backward Kingdom of God.
Everything that Jesus taught here seems to be the most unlikely things the Messiah would say.
God’s values are far different than man’s; and they are demonstrated fully by Jesus.
Man’s values are many times opposite of God’s.
Following God’s Kingdom plans means following Jesus.
Following God’s Kingdom plans will look beautifully backward to the world.
Father, may your Kingdom come and will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.