Submission to God

 

        Jesus' life is a display of how to submit to God.  He fulfilled over 300 prophecies.  He came to this world as a servant and taught us what true humility looks like.  He was born a human in humble circumstances.  He lived a valuable and humble life.  He did this to submit to God's will and design, but also because he cared about our great need to have a relationship with God.

    Jesus could have decided he was not going to follow God's design.  He let go of all that he deserved to become hope for all people.  He suffered for us.  We can learn how to suffer and hold onto our hope because he has already cleaned up our mess.  He brought healing, atonement, and hope through his resurrection.

    Jesus' trial, beating, crucifixion was not something he wanted.  He felt the pain just like any human.  The difference is that he knew his purpose and was willing to go through it for our benefit. It was the ultimate act of submission to God.  Jesus was obedient to the point of death, but since he was also God death could not keep him.  

    Jesus' life as the suffering servant was divinely orchestrated by God for that exact moment of time.  All the events around Jesus' death and resurrection are proof.  All the people that were involved and present had a purpose: pilot, Mary, the apostles, soldiers, and the man that helped Jesus carry his cross.  The places held great significance.  That moment in time holds the finger print of God.  

Isaiah 53:10-12, Philippians 2:3-8, James 4:7-10, & 1 Peter 5:5