Our Lord’s Passion for Us

“Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the twelve.” He watched for an opportunity to betray Jesus when no crowd was present.” [1]

Speaking to His disciples, “You are those who have stood by Me in My trials.” [2]

Speaking to Simon Peter, “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” [3]

“He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt and prayed, ‘Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.” An angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him. And being in anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.” [4]

“Jesus asked him, ‘Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man [the Messiah] with a kiss?’” [5]

“The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating Him. They blindfolded Him and demanded, ‘Prophesy! Who hit you?’ And they said many other insulting things to Him.” [6]

“They all asked, ‘Are you then the Son of God?’ He replied, ‘You say that I am.’ Then they said, ‘Why do we need any more testimony? We have heard it from His own lips.’” [7]

“Thank You Lord Jesus, Son of the Living God, Messiah, for undergoing all these trials to save us from our sins. Please help us to stay strong and overcome this life’s trials, knowing assuredly that a new day is coming. A happy day of love, joy and peace that will never end thanks to Your sacrifice for us!”

[1] Luke 22:3, 6
[2] Luke 22:28
[3] Luke 22:31-32
[4] Luke 22:41-44
[5] Luke 22:48
[6] Luke 22:64-65
[7] Luke 22:70-71