“The Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear. The slave’s name was Malchus. Jesus said to Peter, ‘Put your sword into its scabbard. Shall I not drink the cup that the Father gave me?’” John 18:10-11
Jesus could have choose to fight back the way Peter did. Instead He did what the Father wanted Him to do. Many people have asked why the Father would want Jesus to die on the cross and there really is no good answer as to why He had to die in this way. I suppose it could have just been a product of the times. Today He would die by firing squad, electric chair, or lethal injection. Crucifixion was how they followed through with the death sentence in Jesus time and place. That said, the mind of God will always be a mystery to us. We can only thank Him for giving His only son so that we may have eternal life without pain and suffering. We are so blessed because of this sacrifice and instead of questioning it, we need to just say THANK YOU LORD and be happy that we have been given such a wonderful gift. Jesus showed us just how much He loves us by going through the pain and suffering He did so that WE could be saved!
‘Your love O Lord, is a mystery, Thank You!’
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