We have a choice. It is all a matter of what attitude we adopt. Are we focused upon the needs of others. Looking at the ways we aid, comfort, love and serve them. True discipleship is like adulthood or parenting we must be willing to step outside of ourselves and consider others and serve them.
Discipleship also requires a change of status as well as a shift in priorities.
We don t seek greatness, recognition or status. We become willing servants. Rather we seek the Kingdom of God and its righteousness. We realize that we don t come first but that God does and that our time, energy and resources are better spent building up God s kingdom than ourselves. They are leaving childhood behind and assuming a new role, that of young adult.