Jesus was fully aware of His identity and His mission as the Son of God. He knew that He came from the Father and that He was returning to the Father (John 16:28). He knew that He had all the authority and power of God, but He did not use it for His own advantage or glory (Philippians 2:6). He knew that He was the only one who could save us from our sins by His death and resurrection (John 14:6).
But Jesus did not cling to His divine privileges or rights. He willingly emptied Himself of them and took on the form of a servant, being born in human likeness and living a humble and obedient life (Philippians 2:7-8). He did not seek His own will, but the will of the Father who sent Him (John 6:38). He did not resist the suffering and shame that awaited Him, but embraced it with love and courage (Hebrews 12:2).
Jesus sacrificed Himself for us, not because He had to, but because He wanted to. He loved us so much that He gave up His life for us, so that we could have eternal life with Him (John 3:16). He showed us the greatest example of selflessness and service, of humility and honor, of obedience and faithfulness. He invites us to follow Him and to share in His death and resurrection, to die to ourselves and to live for Him (Romans 6:4-5).
Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for being the Son of God who came to save us from our sins. Thank You for knowing who You are and what You came to do, and for not using Your power for Your own benefit, but for ours. Thank You for emptying Yourself of Your glory and becoming a servant, a human like us, who lived a humble and obedient life. Thank You for doing the Father’s will, not Your own, and for facing the cross with love and courage. Thank You for dying for us, so that we could live with You forever. Lord Jesus, help us to follow Your example of selflessness and service, of humility and honor, of obedience and faithfulness. Help us to die to ourselves and to live for You. Help us to share in Your death and resurrection, and to experience Your power and grace in our lives. Help us to love You and others as You have loved us. Amen.
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