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Can You Drink the Cup?

"And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:" - Mark 10:39

 I do not know what I can do.

 Nor do I really understand the price of the things I desire and require.

 The disciples were posturing and negotiating. Who was most important among them? Who would be entitled to sit with Jesus in his throne room? They still assumed it would be like Herod’s throne.

 It was a rather immature exercise. Yet, we still do it, even when we are more subtle about it.

 We flash our credentials and flaunt our titles. We brag about our accomplishments and list our achievements as often as possible.  It may be insecurity; it may be self-doubt; or we may just be prideful. 

We try to leverage our relationship with Jesus and our spiritual insights for material wealth, prestige, and power. 

Jesus says directly to them that they have no idea what they are asking. They have no notion of the depth of suffering he must face. They do not get the concept of service and sacrifice. They assume that Jesus is going to march into Jerusalem, take over, and need a couple of associates to help him run things. 

They answer that they are willing to suffer and even die. They will drink whatever cup is necessary. They will take whatever baptism is required. 


Indeed, you will, is Jesus’ response, but not yet.

“ Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:  But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.” 

We can’t choose how or where we will serve if we are sold out to Jesus. We sign up for service at his discretion and pleasure. We must be made ready to serve, ready to suffer, and ready to rule whatever he places under our responsibility. 

There is a cup for each of us to drink. Can we drink it? 

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