So once we realize that to be the least is actually to be the greatest. We often, like John, want to answer that...wait a minute we tried to stop that guy over there from casting out demons in your name because they do not follow with us. We've been loyal, you called and we followed...we left our children, wives, homes and businesses? What gives?
To which Jesus responds, if they aren't against you they are for you. In essence, it is about doing the will of the Father and if they are not practicing lawlessness and being counterproductive to the Kingdom then let them be. The irony is that later on Peter who will face a terrible martyrdom for the Kingdom will look at John and ask Jesus, what about that guy...to which Jesus replies don't worry about what he is called to do, you just follow me and do what you're supposed to do.
May we listen for His Word to us and for us each day, that once we've done His will we may hear the warm embrace of 'well done good and faithful servant', rather than the cold separation of 'get back from me because I never knew you.'
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