“O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me, nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” Matt 26:39
The amount of anxiety, fear, anguish and torment that Jesus felt in the wait of His betrayal and death was exceedingly traumatic. He had no comfort or support to console Him in His time of desperation. The weight of despair was heavy. The silence was loud and echoed in the stillness of the night.
Jesus prayed three times repeating the same prayer to the Lord while the disciples slept. The emotional and psychological trauma, agony and pain was excruciating. From mental exhaustion to physical brutality on His way to Calvary, He suffered and carried the weight of the Cross for prophecy to be fulfilled. He was slandered, mocked and betrayed by sinful men. They sought false testimony against Him due to envy. Matt 27:17-18. They exchanged His justice and Holiness for thirty pieces of silver.
“Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: “They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price set on him by the people of Israel, and they used them to buy the potter’s field, as the Lord commanded me.“ Matt 27:9-10
Judas, the betrayer, under complete guilt and remorse returned the “blood money” to the chief priests and elders and hung himself.
The people pressured Pilate to release Barabas. The people cheered upon the release of the notorious prisoner. Matt 27:15-17
Much like today, evil is considered good and good is evil. The twisted minds and heart of men is exceedingly wicked. The crowd will easily follow the mass in deception and false accusation.
Place of Skull
In Golgatha, also known as, “The Place of Skull.” Jesus was crucified among two robbers, one on the right and one on the left. Matt 27:38. He was mocked continuously as he suffered on the Cross. On the nineth hour, Jesus cried out, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?” Again, Jesus was misunderstood as they believed He was calling on Elijah. Jesus cried out one last time with a loud voice and yielded up His Spirit. His garments were divided among the soldiers. The veil of the temple was torn from top to bottom, and the earth quaked and the rock was split. When the centurion and those with Him was guarding Jesus saw the earthquake, they feared greatly saying, “Truly this was the Son of God.” Matt 27:45-56
Similar to the likes of men today, we need evidence or proof to believe and trust in Jesus. Oftentimes, it’s too late. Jesus died for your sins so that you will be saved. Don’t let time pass you by without claiming the precious Blood who sacrificed His life for you. Repent for your sins and carry your cross in this life. This life is temporary, but salvation is eternal.
Salvation Prayer
If you have not received Christ as your Savior and you want to ensure that you receive the gift of salvation, please say this prayer out loud:
“Lord, Jesus, I acknowledge you as my Lord and Savior. I believe that you died on the cross for my sins and was raised from the dead. Forgive me for my sins, poor choices, and mistakes. Come into my heart and renew my mind. Mold and shape me the way you want me to be. I open my heart to receive the Holy Spirit to guide, teach, comfort and protect me. Release me from all evil and temptation. Thank you for restoring my life. I glorify your name Jesus, who is above all names. From this day forth, I live to worship you. I praise you and rejoice to be a part of your heavenly family. Help me to walk and lead as an example of Christ. In Jesus Name. Amen.”
Welcome to the family of Christ. He loves you, dearly. Although you may not feel any different after saying this prayer. Just know that Jesus has heard your prayer and He lives in your heart. You have been cleansed from all of your past sin nature. There is no guilt or condemnation in Christ Jesus. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
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