Monday, March 21 The One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him.​—John 8:29.

[Áine]

Monday, March 21

The One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him.—John 8:29.

 

Jesus’ heavenly Father always makes good choices, and his earthly parents also made wise decisions. However, as Jesus grew up, he had to make his own choices. (Gal. 6:5) Like all of us, he had the gift of free will. He could have chosen to seek his own interests first. Instead, he chose to maintain a good relationship with Jehovah. As Jesus learned about his role in Jehovah’s purpose, he chose to accept his assignment. (John 6:38) He knew that he would be hated by many, and that thought must have been sobering for him to contemplate. Yet, he chose to submit himself to Jehovah. When Jesus got baptized in 29 C.E., his main focus in life was that of doing what Jehovah required of him. (Heb. 10:5-7) Even when he was dying on the torture stake, Jesus never wavered in doing his Father’s will.—John 19:30. w20.10 29 ¶12; 30 ¶15

[Gruder]

Jesus choice to submit himself to Jehovah, is similar to the choice each of us must make. He knew as a FACT Jehovah would not abandon him, not ever. When we have that unwavering faith, nothing can come between our precious relationship with JEHOVAH!