The Son of God

"He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and familiar with suffering." Isaiah 53:3

Jesus shows true humility. Have you ever heard someone described as “so down to earth?” Normally, it’s talking about someone who has the potential to be really puffed-up or conceited, but is in fact the opposite—really humble and approachable. You might hear someone talking about a celebrity or star athlete who could be so prideful, but instead people describe him as, “so down to earth.”

Jesus was the most down to earth person—ever. Think about it: He had the potential to be the most grandiose figure in history. He came from Heaven where He created everything and everyone. He had the power to do whatever He wanted. And He knew the hearts of everyone. Plus, He was perfectly sinless. Think about what you might do with all the power in the world. Yet Jesus never tooted His own horn. He just did what God, His Father wanted. Jesus said, “And the One who sent me is with me—He has not deserted me. For I always do what pleases Him" (John 8:29).

Instead of making Himself look great, Jesus just cared about making His father look good. And in the meantime, He was attracted to the sinful, needy people; not the religious, arrogant ones. People criticized Him for it, saying, "Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?" (Mark 2:16). See, normally, a celebrity would only like to hang out with other celebrities of great importance. Instead, Jesus liked to hang out with the needy and broken-hearted. Imagine a celebrity who only hung out with poor, sick people! That was Jesus.

If you are there thinking Jesus doesn’t really want much to do with you or that you have too many problems, take heart. This is what Jesus says to you, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:28,29). Jesus is your down-to-earth Savior. Take heart that He loves you just how you are and is there for you today for whatever you need.

So, this week, let us pray and

• Ask God to help us all to be truly humble
• Tell Jesus Christ how much we love Him -- He is so wonderful!
• Ask God to help us at Global Media Outreach reach more people with the gospel

THANK YOU so much for your prayers for us.