Rather than writing about some current event this month, perhaps it will be of profit to Christians to be pointed to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In the Gospel of Luke we see Him especially as a man among men—the Son of God who is the Son of man.
First, we call attention to a verse in Rom. 8 that applies to believers. "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." v. 14.
Now we trace Jesus in Luke's Gospel. To Mary the angel said, "Behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call His name Jesus." Luke 1:3131And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. (Luke 1:31). And in Luke 1:3535And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. (Luke 1:35) it reads, "The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.”
In chapter 2 it tells of His birth and of one event when He was 12 years old. The Lord's reply to His mother in verse 49 is significant. He said, "Wist ye not that I must be about My Father's business?" He fully knew His mission here on earth. "The Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world." 1 John 4:1414And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. (1 John 4:14).
Chapter 4:1, "And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness." There He defeats the devil (the archenemy of God and man). The Word of God vanquishes Satan and he departs for a season. The Lord Jesus must go to the cross and take away his armor (Luke 11:21,2221When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: 22But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armor wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. (Luke 11:21‑22)).
"Then took they Him, and led Him, and brought Him into the high priest's house." Luke 22:5454Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off. (Luke 22:54). Notice Jesus, the meek and lowly, obedient Man submitting and still led of the Spirit, but permitting His rebellious creatures to lead Him at their will.
Again in chapter 22:66 He is led. "And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led Him into their council.”
In the next chapter, 23:1, "And the whole multitude of them arose, and led Him unto Pilate." Whether in the high priest's palace, before the council, or before Pilate, or Herod, or back again before Pilate, Jesus receives the same treatment: shame, scorn, spitting, mocking and smiting. Perfect Savior He was-obedient unto death. Nothing could turn Him back from completing redemption.
Next in chapter 23:7 it says, "And as soon as he knew that He belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod." Pilate would not lead but sent Him.
Likewise does Herod in verse 11, "Herod with his men of war set Him at naught, and mocked Him, and arrayed Him in a gorgeous robe, and sent Him again to Pilate.”
Last of all, in verses 26 to 33 we read how they led Him away to Calvary where they crucified Him.
C. Buchanan