Learn from His Journey

Sometimes, the anticipation of an event can be more painful than the event itself. I often talk about this with residents at work when they have hard sessions coming up or other difficult situations pending. Perspective.
For the last few days, I have been thinking about Jesus's journey to the cross. I'm thinking most specifically about the months leading up to what He knew was to come. In this instance, I am pretty certain that Jesus's actual death on the cross was worse than the journey there. However, the journey is still worth looking at because despite knowing what was to come, He kept walking toward it.
As He made His way toward Jerusalem, He never lost sight of His identity, purpose, or Father. He faced what needed facing. He healed what was sick. He loved all that was unlovely. He replaced evil with good. He fed the hungry. He turned law and tradition upside down. He welcomed children and widows, and touched the unclean. He knew Himself. He went away alone when He needed to. He had compassion and endless patience. He taught and in such a way that hearts and minds were pierced. He was a CLASS ACT and STILL IS. I just keep thinking of everything that He did and endured out of absolute love. He was cast aside, unheard and unseen, scorned, made fun of, and eventually brutally killed in the most savage and humiliating way.
I suppose it could have been done another way. He could have been big and majestic and fed into the misconstrued idea of what a Messiah should look like. But, instead, it was done the only and right way. It was done in such a way that revealed the true character of our Lord and Savior.
We have been created in the image of Him and have the privilege of serving the greatest King that has ever been or ever will be. He is deserving of every last praise. He is deserving of our absolute trust. He is to be revered and honored. We are here to give Him our adoration, love, and surrender. Whether plenty or want, good or bad, failing crop or thriving, He is worthy of praise. He is the classiest EVER, and even that description is flimsy.
Thank you, Jesus for your journey to the cross, your death, and Resurrection. Let me learn from your example because I want to journey like You. You are EVERYTHING to me.