The Power of Christ's Words

Christ' passionate love for the world is evident in His statements from the Cross:

Statement One

"Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." Luke 23:34

Do you realize that you are in need of the Father's forgiveness?

Statement Two

"Today you will with Me in Paradise." Luke 23:43

Have you realized and confessed Jesus as your personal Savior?

Surrender at Gethsemane

Then He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch."

— Mark 14:34

 

Have you ever felt lonely? Have you ever felt as though your friends and family had abandoned you? Have you ever felt like you were misunderstood? Have you ever had a hard time understanding or submitting to the will of God for your life?

If so, then you have an idea of what the Lord Jesus went through as He agonized at Gethsemane.

Hebrews tells us, "This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it" (4:15–16 NLT).