Today’s Thought “It Wasn’t Easy” G. Ward

Luke 22

⁴⁴ And being in agony, He was praying very fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground.

Our Lord Jesus having condescended (Phil.2:6-7) to HIS manhood in distress, was phenomenally God (simultaneously) and whereas that human side struggled with the pain of knowing greatest discomfort was assuredly on its way (particularly since death on a Roman cross was the most tumultuous crucifixion; HE’D also understand that HIS portion would include other tortuous mechanisms – making it even greater). This physiological actuality of sweating blood (from our thesis) is rare and only occurs where the greatest case of extreme anguish is present and our Lord intros every case study thereafter. How can ONE entirely sinless endure such on behalf of sinners? HE did so because of unparalleled Love. We audaciously refer to this day as “Good Friday” in mindful calculation of the price none other would pay (*Ro.5:7-8) for wavering devotion by the whole of mankind. May this day cause remembrance onto revival that witnesses selflessness from every follower of HIS, while encouraging others to know there’s room at the cross (cf. *Matt.16:24).