We can so easily dismiss Jesus. His suffering couldn't have been that bad. After all He was - really is God. Hmmm... But we forget He was fully human. A good example is the first verse in John 12:27-43.
And what are they thinking of? Its the people around them - and also us. "This voice has not come for My sake, but for your sakes."
"Now My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say, 'Father, save Me from this hour'? But for this purpose I came to this hour." It is clear that His coming betrayal, rejection, beating, taking on all sin, separation from the Father, and death are bearing down on Him.
But it's what Jesus does when He's suffering and troubled that's important. He now turns and says, "Father; glorify Your name." And don't you love it that God answers back - audibly.
However, it's Jesus final statement in this conversation that is so surprising. We get to overhear an intimate and beautiful exchange between Father and Son as they anticipate the greatest trial of His life - actually in all history.
And what are they thinking of? Its the people around them - and also us. "This voice has not come for My sake, but for your sakes."
You gotta love this Man who consistently has you on His mind. His love is infinitely more than we can imagine.
Lord, thanks seems so small a word. We love You.
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