Romans 6:3-14
February 28, 2010
Jesus gave them this answer: I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, to your amazement he will show him even greater things than these. For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son gives life to whom he is pleased to give it. Moreover, the Father judges no-one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son, that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him. I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. - John 5:19-24
The Father sets the example. The elder sets the example for the son. Whatever the Father does, the Son does also. The Son can not do anything by Himself. He only does what the Father has commanded the Son to do. Younger people count on their elders to show them what to do, just as the Son depends on the Father. The younger has been trusted to make the right decisions in their life. We as Christians have an advantage. God will help us make the right choices and to follow the right people. He will be with us to help is all of our life.
Anna Franke
O God, You see that of ourselves we have no strength, By Your mighty power defend us from all adversities that may happen to the body and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen[1]
[1] Collect for the Second Sunday in Lent Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House St. Louis
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