And while they stayed in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men: And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again." And they were exceeding sorry. (vv. 22-23)
Knowing the future, Jesus Christ was willing to accept what was to come, to suffer and die on the cross for the sins of the world, many of whom would reject His deity even though He defeated death through His resurrection. Sad then, and just as sad over 2000 years later.
While none of us will probably ever face such a death, we will one day face it. And during that moment, or other difficult seasons in life, may we learn to; endure the path we must walk, endure the pain that comes our way, and to be content with His will in our lives. For a New Heaven and a New Earth awaits those who believe on Him.
The Truth: “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)
