Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Now You're The Boss

If your boss came to you today and said, you have authority to get rid of anyone you chose and hire anyone you wish, your entire perspective of your peers would immediately change. At first you may contemplate getting rid of those who have knowingly caused you trouble. You might take a little pleasure in the fact tat those who persecuted you, now have to answer to you. But eventually you would need to focus your thoughts on what is best for the company.

The Father gave that kind of authority to Jesus before the earth was created. Here we are allowed to hear some of that conversation. "Father the hour has come, glorify your Son that your Son may glorify you, as you have given him authority over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as you have given him."

Jesus' focus was not on revenge but in glorifying the Father by giving life to others. How we treat others reflects back on God.