In the garden...

Luke 22:39-46 (King James Version)

39And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

40And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

41And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

42Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

43And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

44And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

45And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

46And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

Jesus knew the suffering that was coming...

and asked his Father to let this cup pass from Him...

but was still willing to do as his Father asked...

He could have said no...

at any time...

all of Heaven's angels were at His beck and call...

one word from His lips...

and it would have ended...

one thought from the Father...

and we wouldn't be here...

Think, today...

about love...

the love of a Son for His Father...

and the love of the Father for us...

think about the words...

For God so loved the world...

thank you, Lord, for loving me...

and I know that any suffering I am asked to go through...

is nothing compared to what you had to endure for me...