John 18:5-6
5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
6 As soon then as HE had said unto them, I AM HE, THEY WENT BACKWARD, and fell to the ground.
When the people tried to force Jesus to wear a crown, HE withdrew and hid himself,but when they came to force HIM 2 the cross HE offered himself.
When the band of officers(Gentiles,Jews,Roman soldiers) and chief priests AND JUDAS came with lanterns and torches and weapons,Jesus went out to meet them and asked softly"WHOM SEEK YOU?" They answered Jesus of Nazareth(the negative name they attached to HIM to thwart HIM being called the Messiah).Jesus answered very calmly I AM HE.Jesus answered to their calling HIM Jesus of Nazareth because He hated their disapproval of HIM.By doing this HE sets an example to us,TO OWN HIM AND HIS WORDS AND HIS WAYS,no matter the cost,we must not be ashamed.
Judas who used to stand with those that followed Jesus now stood with those who fought against HIM.
These three little words,I AM HE,terrified his captures and THEY WENT BACKWARDS,AND FELL 2 THE GROUND.
These three little words,revived HIS disciples,and raised them up,these same three little words,strikes down the enemies of Jesus!
JESUS could have striken them dead,while they were down,but HE didn't because HE wanted to show that HE laid down HIS life willingly.Revealing HIS patience and Compassion.So HE only struck them down and thats it, giving them room and space to repent.So...while they were down HE asked them again:WHOM DO U SEEK?" They answered again Jesus of Nazareth,by giving HIM the same answer they showed their stubbornness,they stood firm in their wickedness.
Jesus gives us a great example to follow HIM,HE shows us the example of loving our brothers.We must not consult our own ease and safety,but others as well.
HE OFFERED HIMSELF TO SUFFER AND DIE SO THAT WE MIGHT ESCAPE!
They bound HIM and took HIM away,but before they bound HIM,HE had already bound himself,and committed himself to the work and to the office.HE was bound by HIS love to men and to HIS Father.
Jesus went to the cross to free us from the bondage of sin.
TO THESE BONDS MADE BY JESUS WE OWE OUR FREEDOM.
WE CAN TRY WHOLEHEARTEDLY TO REPAY WHAT HE DID FOR US ON THE CROSS BY OUR SERVICE AND LOVE.ACTUALLY PLAIN AND SIMPLE.
with that bein said
understand what thou readeth
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