The Glory in the Selflessness of the Son
1 Corinthians 15:24-28 Have you ever been in a position of power? A position where you were a director or leader over people? How did you react when it came time to give that position up? Were you relieved that the pressure was off? Did you feel a sense of release? Or perhaps you enjoyed that position. You could direct things to go the way you thought they should go. You could orchestrate people to do your bidding. You could draw up your schedule the way you wanted to. Did you miss that when it came time to give it up? Do you miss wielding that kind of power? God has given all authority to His Son, putting "all things in subjection under his feet." Both in heaven, and on earth, there is nothing that escapes the rule and reign of the Lord Jesus Christ (Mt. 28:18). The glory that is seen in his sacrificial death and triumphant resurrection is displayed in his position at the right hand of the Father (Heb. 12:2 ), where he reigns over all authorities everywhere of all tim...