Though earthly leaders may be limited by their many faults & frailties, our great hope is that we have a perfect priest in heaven.
He urges you to become a little, humble child, to rest in his arms, and to receive his blessing.
Following Jesus means we need to follow His Word – not our opinions or our emotions.
A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am a father, where is my honor?
Those who have followed the devil’s pattern are in grave danger of sharing in the devil’s punishment.
Jesus carefully defines that the greatest thing that a human can be is a humble servant.
For you and I, there’s no disaster too small, it could still have the power to throw us into doubt and despair. But for Jesus, there’s no disaster too big, that it would undermine the secure hold he has on his people.
Jesus is not just a teacher. He is not just a moral example. Jesus is the God of glory, come down in humble human flesh, to save you.
"Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy."
Self-denial and suffering aren’t the ultimate goal. Following Jesus is the goal.