Matthew 26: 39: "He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, 'O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.''' What is Jesus most concerned about? He is concerned about facing the Father's wrath against sin. He knew He was going to die without the Father's comfort. Modern ministers don't preach much about the wrath of God today. I believe that's because most are not born again themselves. They took a job that pays well, has some recognition and you don't work a lot of hours. They don't want to offend people, especially the ones paying his salary. However, God's wrath is real. It is horrifying and frightening. If you have to face the wrath of God on your own, that wrath will send you to the eternal flames of a devil's hell. There will be no escape. Jonathan Edwards preached a famous sermon on July 8, 1741, entitled, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." He had written it out and read it to the people. People began to hold onto their seats and tent poles for fear of falling into hell. They had a revival because the Word of God, which includes the wrath of God, was preached. Jesus was facing that wrath. He did so because He didn't want you to. Thank Him today.
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