The call of God upon a person’s life is never merely an invitation to honor, visibility, or spiritual privilege; it is first a call to drink from the Lord’s cup. In Matthew 20:19–20 (NKJV), Jesus reveals the suffering that awaits Him - mockery, scourging, crucifixion - yet immediately afterward, a request is made for position and greatness. This contrast exposes a timeless truth: many desire the crown, but few understand the cup that precedes it.