The Joy of the Father in the Life of the Son
(Matthew 3:13-17)
Some people believe that Jesus is the ultimate model for ethical living. It is. Others believe that Jesus is the most spiritual man who has ever walked this earth. That is true. Still, others believe that Jesus is the finest example of overcoming injustice in our world. No doubt. While these sentiments are true, they are not sufficient to express the most significant fact about the life of Jesus – that the joy of the Father was perfectly and completely satisfied in the life of the Son.