Matthew 26:39
39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.”
In this moment, Jesus looks down and sees the wrath of God to be poured out on the sin of humanity. Can you imagine what He saw? What could possibly make Jesus want God to change His plans, to come up with another way?
When you and I think about what the bible calls sin, we often order it least to greatest, then indulge in little ones while avoiding bigger ones. Or we just do what we like and justify it by thinking, “Well, at least I’m not as bad as that guy.” Take a moment to think about Jesus’ view, as He looked at the cross to come. How can we call any sin ok?
Prayer prompt: Lord, please forgive me for my sin, and also for how small I make my sin. Teach me to remember the cost your love paid for me.