"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." v.43-44
What I learned was that this verse suggests a dangerous condition known as hematidrosis, the effusion of blood in one's perspiration. Wow! It can be caused by extreme anguish or physical pain. Capillaries dilate and burst, mingling blood with sweat. You could only imagine!
"Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me, yet not My will but Yours be done." v.42
After Peter's 3 denials, "The Lord turned and looked at Peter." v. 61
Only Luke records that Jesus made eye contact with Peter when Jesus was being brought into the courtyard. This really struck me. How humiliating and devastating it must have been for Peter to have Jesus catch him red handed witnessing the cock crowing.! I really spent some time thinking about the Lord's eyes and how He sees me and what He sees.
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