John 12:27 Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? “Father, save me from this hour”? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour.
Jesus did not shirk His responsibility – even though He knew what it would mean and of the harsh treatment and punishment He would have to endure!
Sometimes we like to ‘change the rules’ so we don’t have to face troubles of hard times... but sometimes we do have to face up to the hard times in order to grow stronger and wiser.
God wants us to know, however, He is with us every step of the way!