Many millions of dollars are being spent on security measures for the safety of visiting World Leaders who are here in Australia. Are these measures over the top? Streets, have been closed, security fences have been erected, snipes are positioned, air support is in place, etc… One of those present is called the “Leader of the free world”, a title which in my thinking is not appropriate for any human.
I reflect on the one who is the true “Leader of the Free World”, and whose leadership, is founded in vulnerability, and servant hood. No massive military support, no armed guard, no legion of angels destroying those in opposition to him. If this then is the way of the King of the Universe, the Ruler of the Mighty Angel Armies, where does man get off on, NOT BEING VULNERABLE!
Luke 2:26-35 (Message)
The Holy Spirit had shown him that he would see the Messiah of God before he died. Led by the Spirit, he entered the Temple. As the parents of the child Jesus brought him in to carry out the rituals of the Law, Simeon took him into his arms and blessed God:
God, you can now release your servant;
release me in peace as you promised.
With my own eyes I've seen your salvation;
it's now out in the open for everyone to see:
A God-revealing light to the non-Jewish nations,
and of glory for your people Israel.
Jesus' father and mother were speechless with surprise at these words. Simeon went on to bless them, and said to Mary his mother,
This child marks both the failure and
the recovery of many in Israel,
A figure misunderstood and contradicted—
the pain of a sword-thrust through you—
But the rejection will force honesty, as God reveals who they really are.
I reflect on the one who is the true “Leader of the Free World”, and whose leadership, is founded in vulnerability, and servant hood. No massive military support, no armed guard, no legion of angels destroying those in opposition to him. If this then is the way of the King of the Universe, the Ruler of the Mighty Angel Armies, where does man get off on, NOT BEING VULNERABLE!
Luke 2:26-35 (Message)
The Holy Spirit had shown him that he would see the Messiah of God before he died. Led by the Spirit, he entered the Temple. As the parents of the child Jesus brought him in to carry out the rituals of the Law, Simeon took him into his arms and blessed God:
God, you can now release your servant;
release me in peace as you promised.
With my own eyes I've seen your salvation;
it's now out in the open for everyone to see:
A God-revealing light to the non-Jewish nations,
and of glory for your people Israel.
Jesus' father and mother were speechless with surprise at these words. Simeon went on to bless them, and said to Mary his mother,
This child marks both the failure and
the recovery of many in Israel,
A figure misunderstood and contradicted—
the pain of a sword-thrust through you—
But the rejection will force honesty, as God reveals who they really are.
1 comment:
Agree entirely with your comments, Brian! Oh, and by the way, Sydney has declared tomorrow an APEC public holiday...to further shutdown the CBD. What a fuss!
Imagine how much could be done around the world with the millions of dollars being invested in "one man".
Praise God for our Servant-Leader who has a Divine power to invest in the lives of His people!
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