This is Max Lakato.

Jesus' obedience began in a small town carpentry shop.

His uncommon approach to his common life

groomed him for his uncommon call.

In order to change the world, Jesus had to say goodbye to his world.

1. Peter 120 says,

God chose him for this purpose long before the world began.

Every ounce of suffering had been scripted.

It just fell to him to play the part.

When you come up with a word for such love,

give it to Christ.

For the day he left Nazareth

is the day he declared his devotion

for you and me. But God, immense in mercy, and with an incredible love, embraced us. He took our

sin-dead lives and made us alive in Christ. Perhaps we're not so common after all.

This is Max Locato.