Crowns, Crosses, and the Kingdom: What Jesus Really Asks of His Followers

James and John wanted the best seats in Jesus' kingdom. He responded by asking if they were willing to drink from His cup of suffering. They said yes without knowing what was in it. Sound familiar? We often want the crown without the cup. But Jesus made it clear: there is no crown before the cup. What would it look like to stop positioning for honor and start serving the people around you this week?