Jesus: The Highest Expression of Every Vocation

*The following is an excerpt from the masterful preacher and writer Russell V. DeLong’s short book: The Unique Galilean.

Jesus Christ is the topmost Person possessing the highest ideals of all professions and vocations. He is the epitome of the best, the apex of the highest, the summit of the loftiest, the superlative of the supreme.

In Him men of all professions, of all vocations, of all races, of all colors, of all stations, of all ranks see the best. That is why Jesus appeals to everyone. He is the intellectual zenith, the emotional ideal, and the volitional norm. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

In Him man finds the answer to his problems, the satisfaction of his desires, the fruition of his struggles, the enjoyment of his dreams, the end of his aspirations, the satiation of his appetites, and the harmony of his soul.

Jesus represents the highest expression of every vocation.

To the astronomer : He’s the Bright and Morning Star.

To the artist: He’s the One Altogether Lovely.

To the architect : He’s the Chief Cornerstone.

To the author: He’s the Ideal Character.

To the baker : He is the Living Bread.

To the banker: He’s the Hidden Treasure.

To the biologist: He’s the Source of Life.

To the botanist: He’s the Rose of Sharon.

To the builder: He’s the Sure Foundation.

To the carpenter: He’s the Saving Door.

To the doctor: He’s the Great Physician.

To the educator: He’s the Incomparable Teacher.

To the engineer: He’s the New and Living Way. To the farmer — He’s the Sower and Lord of the Harvest.

To the florist: He’s the Lily of the Valley.

To the geologist: He’s the Rock of Ages.

To the horticulturist: He’s the True Vine.

To the jurist: He’s the Righteous Judge.

To the juror: He’s the Faithful and True Witness.

To the jeweler: He’s the Pearl of Great Price.

To the lawyer: He’s the Counselor and Advocate.

To the musician: He’s the True Harmony.

To the writer: He’s the Good Tidings of Great Joy.

To the philanthropist: He’s the Unspeakable Gift.

To the philosopher: He’s the Wisdom of God.

To the preacher: He’s the Word of God.

To the sculptor: He’s the Living Stone.

To the servant: He’s the Good Master.

To the statesman: He’s the Desire of All Nations.

To the student: He’s the Incarnate Truth.

To the theologian: He’s the Author and Finisher of Our Faith.

To the toiler: He’s the Giver of Rest.

To the traveler: He’s the Way.

To the sinner: He’s the Saviour.

To the Christian: He’s the Comforter.

He is the Lover of the Poor, Healer of the Sick, Matchless Teacher, Incomparable Philosopher, Ideal of Ideals, King of Kings.

But — beyond all of this, the Glorious Saviour, and Magnificent Redeemer.