42: Here we find the same thing as in his previous prayer. The language once again shows that he is not unwilling to save sinful man, but would be willing to do it some other way. Beyond this, and more importantly, we see that his will is submitted to the Father’s. Though his will is submitted, it is still his will that submits. In other words, Jesus chose to do what he did. No one, not even the Father, forced him to do it. This is one of the most key characteristics of his sacrifice. He gave himself. It is key because there would be no saving grace from a sacrifice that was not freely offered. Compulsory sacrifice was never God’s desire, and it was not the mode of Christ’s sacrifice either.
Personal Journal Entry #12009
Prayer Journal Entry #12009
Daily Bible Reading: Genesis 25:1-26:35