R.C. Sproul

Remember that God the Father chose Jesus for the worst job of all, but he did it willingly to please his Father and to save his people.

Wow, you're right, Grandpa, Riley said.

I never thought about it that way before.

Grandpa gave Raleigh a quick hug.

That's my boy, he said.

But let me tell you the rest of the story, the part that David didn't understand.

Jesus died on a cross that day.

When he died, he gave his life to save his people from their sins.

In a way, he carried their sin and their guilt.

By dying for them, he took the punishment that they deserved for sinning against the holy God.

the punishment you and I deserve.

He was a king, but he was a servant to his people.

And do you know what, Riley?

Jesus didn't stay dead.

He rose again from the grave three days later, and he reigns forever with his Father in heaven.

That's the best news of all.

Raleigh grinned.

It sure is, Grandpa, he said.

He's the greatest king of all, and I want to serve him and do whatever he asks me to do, whether it's a little job or something very important.

Yes, it does.