Luke 22:42 “Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will but Yours be done.”
For me, this seems the ultimate human moment for Jesus. He knows the plan for redemption. He knows His role. He’s willing to sacrifice Himself for us, but His human nature asks, essentially, “Are You sure there isn’t some other way?” On the heels of the human thought, the divine quickly clicks back into place, “yet not My will but Yours be done.” Jesus understands. He truly understands our struggles.
Luke 23:39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at Him: “Aren’t You the Messiah? Save Yourself and us!”
Oh the irony in this verse. Jesus knew full well He could not save both Himself and us. It’s not that He was not powerful enough or bold enough. He knew that the only way to save us was through the loving sacrifice of His death. We didn’t deserve and could never earn that kind of love, and we didn’t have to. It was freely given. Thank You, Jesus.
1 John 3:1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that’s what we are!
Lord, Thank You for this day and for Your fierce love of us. Thank You for Your obedience to Our heavenly Father for our sake. You gave Your life to save us. Help us to live our lives to glorify You. Draw us closer. Amen.
1 John 4:10 Real love isn’t our love for God, but His love for us. God sent His Son to be the sacrifice by which our sins are forgiven.
Have a blessed day.
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