When miracles happen God does them in the most humble spirit. Displaying His power is not an exercise of ego or pride; it is not to muse over the wonder or terror that results from Him displaying his sovereignty. God does not cherish His power, He does not regard it as a possession; as a politician or world leader would. Instead He glories in His greatest expression of power which was His greatest expression of love. Jesus became subordinate to God.
Hebrews 1:5b: "You are my Son; today I have become your Father"
Jesus followed;
John 10:18
No one takes my life from me. I give my life of my own free will. I have the authority to give my life, and I have the authority to take my life back again. This is what my Father ordered me to do."
John 12:49
"For I did not speak on My own initiative, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a commandment as to what to say and what to speak”
Jesus begged to be spared the brutality He knew He would have to endure. How many times have we asked God to do something a different way to make it easier or less terrifying?
Matthew 26:39
After walking a little farther, he quickly bowed with his face to the ground and prayed, "Father, if it's possible, let this cup [of suffering] be taken away from me. But let your will be done rather than mine."
GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
These examples found in scripture do not reflect a God who savors power like a dictator would. Those that love power and position do not lay it aside so easily and they only sacrifice those suspected of trying to take it from them.
