John 1:15-51, Matt 4, Luke 4-5
The first parts of the chapters summarized the event that came after Jesus’ forty days fast. Formed as a man, Jesus was hungry. As satan came and tempt him asking him to turn stones into bread and jumping off the temple, Jesus rebuke satan with the word of God. Whenever we are tempted by satan’s works and voice, be bold to stand up in the name of Jesus. Therefore, we too have to be equipped with the sword of the spirit to be able to withstand and fight off satan.
Through this event, it has also taught us that we should not only be fed with solid food but spiritual food to be able to stay strong. Do not put God into test. Do not worship anything except God alone.
Just like us, Jesus came in human form and was tempted by satan. But he showed himself as an example to all and tells us that we are able to withstand temptation if we choose to walk right with God. Nothing is impossible.
After the fasting period, Jesus took off to his mission to preach the word of God. He went off firstly to be baptized and John recognized him as the messiah, the Son of man. Jesus did not take the chance to show off himself among the crowd but to be baptized just like others.
Jesus went on healing the sick and weak. On his way, he found his disciples, Andrew and Simon (known as Peter). Jesus did a miracle for the fishermen, he bless them with so much fishes that they sink the boats. However, Jesus call on to those who response to him and are willing to give up everything to follow him.
Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
Are you willing to sacrifice everything in your life now to follow Jesus?
In Luke chapter 5:17-39, there are a few examples that describe the beliefs and the way of lives of the Pharisees. Jesus came to change the way of their thinking and to correct and warn us about how we should live our lives as a true Christians and not the Pharisees. 31Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 32I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." Therefore, we should make Jesus as our example to be people oriented. Not only to the believers, but more importantly to the pre-believers who require guidance and light in their life. The purpose of us being in earth is to spread the word of God, the good news that has given to us. No point waiting to go heaven alone without accomplishing what God has given you. After all, the only thing we can do on earth and can’t in heaven is to spread the word of God.
