The Unlikeliest Hero
He Didn’t Look Like a Champion… But He Won the Greatest Fight in History.
The world expected a warrior, a king with power and might. Instead, Jesus came as a servant, stepping into the greatest battle of all time—against sin, death, and the forces of darkness. He fought not with fists, but with sacrifice. The enemy thought he had won. But then… Sunday came.
Day 2: Aligning with Jesus’ Mission
We often try to fit Jesus into our own expectations, wanting Him to serve our goals and desires. However, Jesus calls us to submit to His mission, which may not align with our understanding or desires. In Mark 8, Jesus asks His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter correctly identifies Him as the Christ, yet Jesus warns them not to tell anyone. This secrecy underscores the misunderstanding of His mission. The Messiah was expected to be a military hero, not a humble servant. Jesus redefined the mission, predicting His rejection, suffering, death, and resurrection. This was not the plan anyone anticipated, and Peter, like many of us, struggled to accept it. We are challenged to examine whether we are truly following Jesus or merely following our own desires.
Matthew 16:24-25 (ESV): “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.'”
Reflection: What personal goals or desires might be hindering you from fully submitting to Jesus’ mission? How can you begin to align your life more closely with His purposes today?