SCRIPTURE: John (NIV) 18:3 So Judas came to the grove, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons. 4 Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?”…
10 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) 11 Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?”
OBSERVATION: Jesus did not let His knowledge and understanding of what needed to be done cause Him shrink back from the assignment. The plan had been set even before the fall in Genesis 3. (1Peter 1:20) Jesus’ part was set before His birth. Now was the time to set it all in motion. So, with eyes wide open and clear understanding, He moved ahead. He took the initiative.
He was moving ahead to do the greatest thing ever done for man. Making a way for man’s sins to be wiped off every record! Yet it was not his thoughts of sinful man that motivated Him—it was His thoughts of the Father!
APPLICATION: Many things can motivate me: a personal struggle, a hard time at work, the struggle of a friend. It may be the desire of a reward.
I need to consider how I can please my Heavenly Father. What can I do that will make Him smile. What is the cup He has given me to drink?
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I know there is a lot in this world that causes you pain. May I be one who brings pleasure to you in how I conduct my words and actions. Amen
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