Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:32 ESV
Can we see Jesus in this proverb?
Take a minute and read it again...what do you think?

Jesus didn't come in might, in power in authority. He was born in the lowliest of places to a single mum.
He didn't own a house that we know of, and his last trip to town was on borrowed transport
He didn't have any "success" in the context of the culture and time in which he lived.
In his humanity he wrestled with the enormity of what was in front of him, but kept to his mission and calling.
And (just like his Father) he did get angry, but it was slow, not the quick anger I have because someone has annoyed or offended me, but the slow anger against sin, injustice, indifference and selfishness.
And that took him to the cross.
For me.
Yes I see Jesus here.
He left the "city", gave up the "might".
For me
He chose better
And asks me to do the same...
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#choosebetter
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