The Lord Jesus was:
Ready to Serve, though having ALL authority. John 13:3-4 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
Ready to Surrender, though knowing ALL that He would have to endure. John 18:4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
Ready to Sacrifice Himself fully until He knew that ALL was accomplished, though He was the Author of life. John 19:28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.
Ready to Send a failing servant though He knew ALL his shortcomings. John 21:17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
The greatest Sovereign took the place of a servant. He is worthy to be served.
The greatest Seeker took the place of the lost. He is worthy to be sought.
The greatest Savior took the place of the sinner to become the greatest Sacrifice. He is worthy to be praised.
The greatest Shepherd took the place of the sheep. He is worthy to be loved and imitated.