Weekly Reflection

By Annaika Dastine | Founder, Who Is This Jesus? Ministry

“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross.”

My friends, have you ever meditated on how God led Jesus to victory over Satan’s schemes? As I continue learning what it truly means to believe in Jesus daily, God revealed to me a profound yet simple truth that reflects a surrendered life to His will: obedience.

Throughout His ministry, Jesus repeatedly demonstrated and declared that He came to do the will of the Father who sent Him. His life was marked by surrender, humility, and obedience.

The word obedience sounds simple, yet in today’s complex world, it is often portrayed as evil, controlling, or condescending. But there is freedom and peace in obedience when you can trust the One you obey, knowing He has your best interests in mind.

By Annaika Dastine | Founder, Who Is This Jesus? Ministry

"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin."

Victory Before the Battle: How Jesus Was Prepared

My friends, as I have shared in this ministry, temptation itself is not sin. What we do when we are tempted is what matters. If Jesus, the Son of God, was tempted, how much more will the enemy come after humanity?

So the question becomes: how did Jesus prepare for the battle against the enemy?

We know that Jesus’ ministry did not begin until He was about 30 years old. This means He lived life as you and I do. He had parents, siblings, and a community. He learned a trade and worked as a carpenter. Jesus was not hidden away in isolation until His calling—He was living life.

By Annaika Dastine | Founder, Who Is This Jesus? Ministry

"You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

Pause for a moment. Let that sink in.

Powerless.
Ungodly.
Sinners.

That is where His love met us.

Not when we had it together.
Not when we were righteous.
Not when we were worthy.

By Annaika Dastine | Founder, Who Is This Jesus? Ministry

"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."

The Battle Against Pride: A Call to Humility and Service

My friend, when you think of the word serving, what is your posture?
Is it self-glory, self-gain, or perhaps even complaint?

Satan, our enemy, promotes pride. And lead humanity to believe it is a strength
But Jesus calls His followers to win this battle through humility and service.

No matter what the enemy may have led you to believe, service is not weakness; it is evidence that Christ is truly living in you.

By Annaika Dastine | Founder, Who Is This Jesus? Ministry

"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."

Seek, and You Will Find

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong?

I remember writing my first poem titled “A Nowhere Girl.” It came from a place of feeling rejected and unloved, wanting to be accepted by my family, my friends, even strangers. I felt confused, misplaced, and invisible. That was my reality then.

Years later, when I read that poem again, I didn’t recognize the girl who wrote it… so I burned it. Now, looking back, I wish I had kept it.

By Annaika Dastine | Founder, Who Is This Jesus? Ministry

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…”

Jesus Served Others with Humility

My friend… Jesus, the Son of God, did not come to be served—
He came to serve.

He lived a life marked by humility, sacrifice, and love for others.
He did not seek recognition…
He did not seek elevation…
He chose service.

And as His disciples, we are called to follow that same example.

A true disciple does not strive to be seen,
but chooses to serve—even when no one is watching.

If we are honest, this is one of the most difficult tasks for a person to embody. Satan often attacks us through the part of our brain that releases dopamine.

We often thrive when we receive praise, compliments, honors, and recognition. Although this is not necessarily a bad thing, it becomes dangerous when we allow it to become the foundation of our identity and performance.