I believe Jesus’ worked hard to develop a relationship with his father, God creator of the universe. I believe Jesus’ relationship with his Father was priority and Jesus invested time learning his father’s heart, so that he could share that with others. Jesus sought his father’s counsel, Jesus prayed to the Father for guidance, Jesus grew in his relationship with his Father, just like we grow in our relationships with others and God the Father. The relationship was there for Jesus to choose, to nurture, and to make a priority or NOT.
Jesus sought out the Father for comfort, relationship and guidance. (Mark 2.18)
Jesus could fulfill the will of the Father, because he had spent years growing in intimacy with the Father. Doing what the Father asked of him was not a walk in the park. Following the Father’s will required sacrifice, submission, and trust/faith. It required Jesus to die to himself, his own desires and will, his ego and completely trust His Father. The death was both figuratively and literal.
Jesus’ choice to completely submit to the Father did not happen one time at his trail, cruxification and death. Jesus had daily opportunities to trust and choose the Father’s way over his own way. Jesus grew and learned to trust His Father. Jesus knew the love of the Father so completely that he was willing to let of his ego and say Yes to the Father.
Getting a glimpse of Jesus' own spiritual formation has helped my own journey with the Father.
2 comments:
it's good, that's where i am right now; learning to align my will with the will of the Father. keep pressing in He'll tell you where you need pruning
Thanks for sharing. I like your phrase, "keep pressing in"
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