Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane
Why did Jesus become one of us, a mere mortal?
Scripture tells us He must be ‘made like us in every respect so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest…to make payment for the sins of the people.’
How else could the God man sweat drops of blood and take our place? He suffered, was tempted (yet without sin) and now sympathizes with us! He knows exactly how we feel! He not only walked in our sandals, He also walked in our skin and truly went the extra mile!
He became one of us to understand us, represent us, to show us the way and make a Way!
Amidst the jagged, chaotic brushstrokes in this painting, that mirror a soul in agony; there is a profound stillness. This is where the Gospel breathes: in the quiet, agonizing "Yes" to the Father's will. The same hands that tremble here in prayer are the hands that will soon be stretched out in the ultimate act of love… for you.
Scripture tells us He must be ‘made like us in every respect so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest…to make payment for the sins of the people.’
How else could the God man sweat drops of blood and take our place? He suffered, was tempted (yet without sin) and now sympathizes with us! He knows exactly how we feel! He not only walked in our sandals, He also walked in our skin and truly went the extra mile!
He became one of us to understand us, represent us, to show us the way and make a Way!
Amidst the jagged, chaotic brushstrokes in this painting, that mirror a soul in agony; there is a profound stillness. This is where the Gospel breathes: in the quiet, agonizing "Yes" to the Father's will. The same hands that tremble here in prayer are the hands that will soon be stretched out in the ultimate act of love… for you.