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 3: The Challenge of Self-Denial
Denying ourselves and taking up our cross is a challenging call, but it is essential to following Jesus. This self-denial goes against our natural inclinations but is necessary for spiritual growth. Jesus exemplified this by setting aside His divine privileges to suffer and die for us. Following Him means embracing humility, sacrifice, and love, even when it costs us something. It means allowing God to shape us into His image, rather than trying to mold Him into ours. As we reflect on Jesus as the unlikeliest hero, we are challenged to examine whether we are truly following Him or merely following our own desires.

Philippians 2:5-7 (ESV): “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.”

Reflection: In what areas of your life do you find it most difficult to practice self-denial? What steps can you take to embrace humility and sacrifice in those areas?