The Decision

"And it came to pass, when the time was come that He should be received up, He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem". (Luke 9:51)

The man who in the critical moment overcomes his fears and plunges himself into danger is often called a hero. Jesus was not that kind of hero. Adrenaline did not persuade His judgement. For days He traveled from Galilee through Samaria and finally to Jerusalem. During that death march toward Calvary He made thousands of decisions. Each dusty step was a decision. A decision toward infamy. A decision to surrender Himself into the hands of Satan. A decision to do His Father's will. 
Step by step for 68 miles, Jesus, my hero, decided to rescue me.