Posted on 05/08/2025 2:10:34 PM PDT by Patriot777
Isaiah 53:10 "Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand."
John 12:27-28 "Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. (28) Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again."
Luke 22:42-43 "Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless, not my will, but thine, be done. (43) And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him."
Philippians 2:8 "And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."
John 10:17 "Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again."
John 6:38 "For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me."
John 18:11 "Then Jesus said unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?"
John 8:29 "And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him."
Matthew 3:17 "And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
Isaiah 42:1 "BEHOLD my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles."
Isaiah 62:6 "I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silent."
James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
Revelation 5:9-10 "And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; (10) And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth."
Numbers 10:8-9 "And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow with the trumpets; and they shall be to you for an ordinance for ever throughout your generations. (9) And if ye go to war in your land against the enemy that oppresseth you, then ye shall blow an alarm with the trumpets; and ye shall be remembered before the LORD your God, and ye shall be saved from your enemies."
Isaiah 45:19 "I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right."
2 Chronicles 30:27 "Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy dwelling place, even unto heaven."
Psalm 34:15 "The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry."
Revelation 22:20 "He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus."
Psalm 40:17 "But I am poor and needy; yet the LORD thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God."
Revelation 3:12 "Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name."
Jesus was on earth to do the will of His Father God, which was to give his life as a ransom for many, us! So that none should perish. In these Scriptures can we think that He was asking God to remove the burden from Him and to go about making another way to reestablish that wonderful relationship between God and mankind, and open the door to Salvation? Was there a battle going on inside him, anticipating the unbelievable horror and pain and loneliness as Father God turned His face away?
Thy will be done, Jesus answered the call each and every time. So many during our lifetimes have given their lives so that others would know Christ, and so many more will after we as believers either leave this earth in His Return or beforehand in passing. Because Jesus did what The Father asked of him, it pleased God and He never, ever left His Son alone. God will never leave any of us alone, even when we make mistakes--though Christ was without sin. The Father will always have his arms open wide to receive a wayward child back home. Always.
The watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem kept those within apprised of the situation without, scanning the surrounding area for any hint of trouble. If they saw a threat, they roused everyone into action.
No matter what happens to us here on this earth, as believers serving Christ and preaching the Gospel, what a wonderful future to look forward to, to being in the Eternal Presence of Almighty God, and to experience the Peace, finally, on earth!
Forgiving one another, confessing our sins to one another, and asking The Lord Jesus to forgive us and cleanse us, helps us to stay sharp and focused and not be caught unawares of the enemy's wiles. God hears our prayers, which strike fear into the heart of the enemy (Satan). The last thing that old snake wants believers to do is to keep that constant line open between themselves and God, because there's no way demonic forces can sneak in and hide where the Holy Spirit's Presence is manifest!
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