He Loved People

GOD'S firstborn Son was the earliest and most complete expression of Jehovah's unfathomable wisdom.  He was wisdom personified, "a master worker" alongside his Father.  We can only imagine the joy and satisfaction that he experienced as his Father  "prepared the heavens" and "established the foundations of the earth."  However, though appreciating these inanimate things, God's firstborn Son "was especially fond of the sons of men." (Proverbs 8:22-31) Yes, Jesus has a fondness, or tender affection, for mankind that stretches back to his pre-human existence.

Later, as proof of his loyalty and love for his Father, as well as of his deep love for "the sons of men,"  God's Firstborn willingly "emptied himself" and came to be in the likeness of men.  He did so in order to provide "a ransom in exchange for many." (Philippians 2:5-8; Matthew 20:28) What love he has for the human family!  While Jesus was on earth, God empowered him to perform miracles that revealed how much he loved people. Jesus thus demonstrated the kind of marvelous things that will soon take place earth wide. 

Jesus' coming to earth also enabled him to "declare the good news of the Kingdom of God." (Luke 4:43) Jesus knew that his Kingdom would serve to sanctify his Father's name and would be the permanent solution  to all human ills.  Not surprisingly, woven throughout the fabric of Jesus' preaching tours were evidences of the genuine concern for the human family.  Why should this matter to us?  Because the lessons we learn will inspire confidence and hope for the future.  Let us examine four of Jesus' miracles.  

Next time: He Loved People - "POWER WAS WITH HIM TO DO HEALING" 

From the Watchtower magazine