23 Jesus replied, “Now the time has come for the Son of Man to enter into his glory. 24 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives. 25 Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity. 26 Anyone who wants to be my disciple must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.
27 “Now my soul is deeply troubled. Should I pray, ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But this is the very reason I came! 28 Father, bring glory to your name.”
Then a voice spoke from heaven, saying, “I have already brought glory to my name, and I will do so again.” 29 When the crowd heard the voice, some thought it was thunder, while others declared an angel had spoken to him.
apparently.. Jesus sometimes felt just like we do.. and just like he continued on to be the savior of the world.. you and I will continue on and do the will of God in our lives.. even though it seems to be crushing us...
verse 24-25 let us know that for something to live.. something must die... I wouldn't have wanted the thing to die to be me.. yet as I die to self.. that is how Christ is born in me...
verse 27 hits me the most... He didn't want to die on the cross.. He wanted to be able to live... yet He gave up His will so that we all can live... as we have to give up our will for Christ to live again through us...
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