One might think that Christ’s greatest glory is seen in him walking on water, stilling the storm, or raising the dead. Yet, it was the night in which he was betrayed that he said, “The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” To bring us new life in the forgiveness of our sins, “The Son of man must suffer many things…and be slain, and be raised the third day.” His resurrection proves that the Father accepted his sacrifice for our sins.
Most of the time Jesus did not show his great power, “for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” Yet, when he chose to reveal it, it wasn’t to put on a great performance, but rather, to demonstrate that he was the Son of God, the Savior of the world. The disciples trembled when they saw his great power. But he comforted them, saying, “Arise, and be not afraid.” Through Christ, there is no reason to fear anything. Because of his sacrifice, God is at peace with us and our sins are forever forgiven. He accomplished all things needful for us to be saved. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved."
Let us then not live for earthly glory, but for the one who laid down his life for us to freely give us the eternal glory of heaven.
- Pastor Wyatt Rosebrock