The Son of God surrendered to the will of His Father.

“And He came out and proceeded as was His custom to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed Him.  When He arrived at the place, He said to them, ‘Pray that you may not enter into temptation.’ And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and began to pray, saying, ‘Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.’ Now an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him.  And being in agony He was praying very fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground (Luke 22:39-44 NASB).” 

Jesus would lay down His life for you, for me...

His life was not taken from Him; He gave it.

 “No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This commandment I received from My Father (John 10:18 NASB).”

Christ made the ultimate sacrifice. In obedience to the Father, He gave His life.

“Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13 NKJV).”

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