Personal Reflections For Pastors On The Lectionary Readings
Mark 10:35-45
James and John remind me of some of the people we encounter from time to time. Like those who call our office and ask something to this effect:
"Say Pastor, can you do me a favor?"
"Well, I'll see. What is it you would like me to do?"
"You see, Pastor, my boyfriend and I would like to get married this weekend. Would that work for you?"
"Ah. No. I'm sorry. I have to brush my cat this weekend." (I probably wouldn't say that, but I would indicate as politely as I could that their request was not reasonable.)