"At that time, the Son of Man will
be handed over to be crucified" (Matthew 26:2). Jesus was not taken by
surprise. He knew what He was letting Himself in for. He knew why He had
come to earth. He knew what He had come to do. He knew the purpose of
His life. "You will not always have Me with you. She poured this perfume
on My body before it is placed in a tomb" (Matthew 26:11-12). Jesus was
under no illusions about what lay ahead of Him. He had come to die. The
time of His crucifixion was drawing near - and He knew it. Immediately
after He speaks about His tomb, He speaks about the "Good News" being
"spoken in the world" (Matthew 26:13). He knew the connection between
the two - His death and the Good News. He died for us. This is the Good
News of God's love.
God's Word is "a lamp to our feet and a light to our path." He has "wondrous things" to teach us as we pray "Open my eyes that I may see" (Psalm 119:105, 18, 11). "May God's blessing surround you each day, as you trust Him and walk in His way. May His presence within guard and keep you from sin, go in peace, go in joy, go in love." "Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but to Your Name give glory, because of Your mercy and Your truth" (Psalm 115:1).
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