He [was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was faithful in all His house](Heb. 3:2)
It is written concerning Moses in the Bible, [But since then there has not arisen in Israel a prophet like Moses, whom the Lord know face to face, in all the signs and wonders which the Lord sent him to do in the land of Egypt, before Pharaoh, before all his servants and in all his land, and by all that mighty power and all great terror which Moses performed in the sight of all Israel](Deut. 34:10-11). [Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all men who were on the face of the earth](Num. 12:3). [So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face as a man speaks to his friend] Exo.33:11).
Among all the prophets and servants of God who have arisen down through the ages since the beginning, there has not been one like Moses who talked with God face to face, working such great miracles, except for Jesus. As Jesus having been baptized came out of the water, God proclaimed, [This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased](Matt. 3:17). He sent Moses and Elijah down to meet Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration, declaring, [This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!]Matt 17:5). Then His face shone like the sun as Moses' face had shone after his contact with God on Mt Sinai(Matt17:2). And as Moses experienced a face to face communion with God as a friend before going to Egypt in order to work great miracles there, Jesus also communed with His Father at dawn every morning before He went out to work great miracles and wonders in the world.
Therefore, the Bible bears testimony of Him, saying He [was faithful in all His house](Heb. 3:2). However, being the greatest prophet as he was, Moses cannot be compared with Jesus. [(Jesus) has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses in as much as He who built the house has more honor than the house](Heb. 3:3).
If Moses were to be accounted as a house , then Jesus would be the Master who who built the house because Moses was a creature created by Jesus, while Jesus is the Creator God who had endowed him his body and life. And [Moses indeed was faithful in all His house as a servant ... but Christ as a Son over His own house](Heb. 3:5,6).
While Moses had been a servant of God who served Him for a time, Jesus was equal with God, [who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, ]and sitting at the right hand of the Majesty of heaven. Jesus was the unique partner and Son of God, to discuss all sorts of matters together, such as making the plan of man's redemption and administering the affairs of all the universe(Heb. 1:3,2).
For this reason Satan cherished dissatisfaction and rose in rebellion. As he saw God and Jesus having council and conversing with each other in regard to all the affairs of the universe, he desired to join Them. He said in his heart, [I will ascend into heaven; I will set my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation {of God) on the farthest sides of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds. I will be like the Most High](Isa. 14:13,14). But the Bible says, [shall the axe boast itself against him who chops with it? Or shall the saw magnify itself against him who saws with it? As if a rod could wield itself against those who lift it up, or as if a staff could lift it up, as if it were not wood!](Isa. 10:15) [Woe to him who strives with his Maker Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him who forms it, 'What are you making?' Or shall your handiwork say, 'He has no hands?'](Isa. 45:9). This is a comment directed at the unreasonableness of Satan's act in cherishing envy over Jesus who was his Creator harboring a grudge and making complaints about the way God handles His affairs, thus rising in rebellion against Him.
Though he, by persisting in his course, has been [brought down to sheol (the grave), to the lowest depths of the Pit](Isa. 14:15), he continues on his wicked course even today, striving to implant presumptuous evil ideas into the minds of men. We are to be on strict guard against him. Envy, covetousness, slandering, self-exaltation, criticism and reproach upon others are not to take the least part of our hearts or pass our lips; for those who do these things are servants of Satan and are his possessions.
Now back to the story of Jesus, the Son of God. Our lofty Jesus stands in exact contrast with Satan. On his throne in heaven or on earth alike, He was always meek and humble in heart, never displaying Himself as the son of God nor as the God nor as a Prince who consults with God about all the affairs of the universe. Rather, He took pleasure in doing God's will as a little Son in God's house, or even as a man of Nazareth. Jesus calmly says,[I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me](John 6:38). He never spoke a word or did anything of his own will but in a perfect accordance with what God who had sent Him told Him to do.[For I have not spoken my own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say, and what I should speak... Whatever I speak, just ask the Father has told Me, so I speak](John 12:49, 50). [When you lift up the Son of Man,then you will know that ... I do nothing of Myself; but as My Father taught Me, I speak these things](John 8:28).
When Jesus, the Son of God, the Nazarite saw and heard the deeds and words of man,He did not draw a conclusion or judge them on His own, God spoke of Him, [Who is blind but My Servant? ... Seeing many things but (does) not observe, opening the ears, but (He) does not hear](Isa. 42:19,19).
The Nazarite always chose the wisest, safest way; He said,[I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of the Father who sent Me](John 5:30).
What a wise and thoughtful course Jesus the Nazarite chose For this reason, He did not make a single mistake or commit one sin. He put all His trust in His perfect and omniscience Father, believing, concluding and judging all things in perfect accordance with the Father. So there was no way that He could be led thoughtlessly into a situation liable to cause Him to make a mistake or commit sin. In this way, Jesus became the sinless Savior by being the first and the only sinless person since the beginning of time.
If we also as His followers decide not to live according to our ideas, thoughts or judgments but choose to trust wholly in God, acting and judging according to what He says to us, then we can also live[apart from sin] (Heb 9:28)
Because Jesus the Nazarite was [one]with God(John 10:30). living hidden under the wings of His power, all the evil forces of Satan could not touch Him.[He who sent Me is with Me] John 8:29), said He who was surrounded by the safe fortress of God.
He who followed such a wise course in life also lived solely for the glory of God, becoming a person who, most please and glorified Him on this earth. He could say, [The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please him](John 8:29). Truly, Jesus the Nazarite was the Son of God, who was indeed worthy of hearing, the voice from heaven [This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.](Matt. 17:5). We are to follow His example in living a life of wisdom at any cost, for this is the only way to live a sinless life, leading us to God](John14:6)
Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling ... consider Jesus,][who in the days of his flesh ... though He was a Son, yet he learn obedience... and having been perfected. He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him](Heb 3:1,5 5-9).
Praise the Lord! Glory, praise and thanksgiving to our Lord Jesus who taught us the only way for salvation through His personal example of obedience! Praise the Lord!
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