Jesus humbled himself, not just to wash his disciples' feet, but even to the point of death on the cross in our place. Knowing what Jesus did for us moves us to humble ourselves. It helps us see our purpose in live is to humbly serve God in faith and our neighbor in love as we wait for the time he will return and exalt us with him forever.

Jesus is the King of Glory. He is the one who saves. 

Like David we have enemies that pursue us relentlessly, the Devil, the world and our flesh. Like David we have an all powerful helper whose promises never fail.

David understood the struggle with guilt. He learned that the only thing that removes guilt is confession and absolution. Only God removes our guilt by taking it off of us and putting it on Jesus. 

God reveals his true glory in his Word, the Law and the Prophets. He shows himself true to every promise, the most important of which is his promise of a Savior. Through his word he guides us in ways that are pleasing, and strengthens us to recognize and avoid temptation. 

Like the Psalmist we too are bothered when we see the wicked prosper while believers suffer. Like him we find the answer when we go to the sanctuary of God and are reminded that this life is not the end. God's justice will be delivered on the last day when those who have rejected Jesus and mocked God will be sent away to eternal punishment while those who are righteous through faith in Jesus will bask in the glory of God for all eternity.

David was being chased by an enemy army led by his rebellious son as he was reminded of his sins. How did he respond? He turned to the Lord in prayer and trusted that the Lord would deliver him. Like David, we too can trust that the Lord will deliver us from all our enemies because Jesus has defeated the Devil for us and continues to intercede for us.

Peter wanted to hold on to a little heaven on earth. But to keep Jesus in glory on the mountain would have kept him for doing what was needed for our salvation. The Father reminded Peter and us to listen to Jesus. Listen to everything he says.

Jesus showed his authority by healing every illness and ordering demons to be quiet and come out. But illnesses and demon possession were only symptoms of the real problem he came to solve. He came to forgive sins and destroy the devil's work forever. 

The Holy Spirit teaches Stewardship. True Stewardship is a fruit of faith that comes when we focus on the Grace we have received from God. His grace to us fills our hearts with joy, trust and generosity. It moves us to use all that we are and have to bring glory to God and good to our neighbor.