For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Jesus knew what was waiting for him in Jerusalem but he had his heart set on accepting his mission. He knew that there would be betrayal; there would be denial, there would be loneliness; there would be weeping, suicide, torture, a cross and death.
But Jesus also knew there would be love, acceptance of who he really is, salvation for all mankind, a borrowed tomb and RESURRECTION MORNING!
There was sorrow awaiting him, rejection from his Father and unimaginable suffering but JOY was also awaiting him.
I always like to think that Jesus looked down through the ages and saw you and me in relationship and fellowship with him, our sins forgiven, everlasting life and that thought also brought him JOY!
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