From Matthew 26:47-56
What stands out to me about these verses is when Jesus tells His disciple “Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and He will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then should the Scriptures be fulfilled?” At no point did God have to redeem us. At no point did Jesus have to die for our sins. At any given time, He could’ve said “that’s it, I’m done” and angels would’ve descended on the Romans and the chief priests and the elders, putting an end to this arrest in the garden. Jesus didn’t do that though, He allowed Himself to be taken so that the prophecies of the Old Testament, the promises of the Old Testament, would be fulfilled.
God doesn’t need us. He doesn’t rely on our faith or on our affection. He did what He did to redeem us out of nothing but love. That can be the most incredible part of our faith when we live in a world that always looks for the selfish motive, and the most incredible witness we can share with the hurting people around us.
Focus on God
We are reminded in these verses that God loves us unconditionally
Function in Our Lives
We are encouraged to share that unconditional love with others
Topics to Pray About:
- Thank Jesus for saving us out of love
- Confess to God times where you don’t reflect that love in your life
- Ask God to give you peace in your relationship with Him
In His Service,
J. LeBorious