Grace is a difficult concept to grasp since it runs counter to the ways of the every-day world. We expect equal pay for equal work. We have rules and pay scales in place for workers to be treated fairly. This is all good. However, even though God does reward hard work, He also shows special favor to people as He chooses. This may seem unfair, but then, that's what grace is. It's not fair! It's grace.
When our clothes get dirty and smelly we put them in the laundry basket and eventually into the wash machine to get clean. When a Christian sins, how does she get those sin stains removed? Only one thing can remove sin and that's the blood of Christ. So if we don't remain in the faith and bring our sins to Jesus for removal, will we be cleansed of those sins?
James and John made a request of Jesus that they could sit in places of honor on either side of Him in the kingdom. Jesus had to set them straight about how to become "great." He said if you wanted to be great or be first in His kingdom you had to become a servant to all, just as He was. So what are some things we can do to become servants and become great in the kingdom? They might surprise you.
