I sat in the dark waiting. Music started to play. Suddenly, the stage was illuminated. The two dancers came to life, each graceful movement defined by the light.
At the end of this beautiful performance, no one in the audience went to the lighting technician to say, “Good job!” Of course, all the attention and appreciation went to the dancers. Yet, without the spotlight the beauty would have been missed.
Think about this for a moment. Jesus indicates that his obedience to what God had given him to do brought glory to the Father. Just as the light drew attention to the dancers, his life of obedience directed attention to God.
Jesus prayed these words in the last few days before he willfully went to his death on the cross. We know that Jesus requested release from the road to the cross, saying, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” (Luke 22:42) His obedience was not based on personal desires or comfort but upon the will of God. This act of obedience has dramatically and unmistakably highlighted to the world and to me the beauty of God’s love and forgiveness.
Jesus, thank you! Thank you for your willingness to release your own desires to fulfill your Father’s will. Your actions have made the love of your Father undeniable. Thank you for how God’s love and forgiveness have transformed my life! Amen
Today’s challenge: Is God asking you to do something that will direct attention to him? Are you saying as Jesus said, “not my will but yours be done”?
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