Subject: Cup Passed? |
Bible Note: I'd like to say an hearty Amen to your post but I just wanted to add this supplemental thought with which I'm hoping your agree. I think this separation from God was truly a new experience for our Lord. As we see throughout the Gospels, He was intensely at one with His Father at all times. It almost seems that's the only thing that kept him going, he pushed himself so hard, feeling an incredible amount of compassion for the lost souls around him, the sick and dying. So, when He knew all these sins of the world would separate Him from the Father for a relatively short period, He knew He would face death on His own AND whatever fate awaited Him in Hell. He went to that cross with complete and total faith in His Father's plan. Just seems like an incredibly scary thing to me. I keep emphasizing this point because for me, it makes the fact very clear that he really does know what we're going through being human and facing difficulties in this world. He's been there, far more than we could ever imagine. This much love for you and me. What an amazing God and Father we all have?!! God bless. --Rowdy |