Jesus didn’t save the world by staying safe.

In this clip, Mark Ashton reflects on the pattern at the center of the Gospel: Christ chose vulnerability—took on a body that could die, loved people who could betray Him, and endured heartbreak that led to the cross… and then to triumph.

For those trying to become like Jesus, the goal isn’t a pain-free life. It’s a love-filled one. And love requires risk—again and again.

Love is more important than self-protection.