HE DIDN'T CALL

"Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?"

Matthew 26:52, 53
King James Version

Ray Overholt wrote the beautiful inspiring and heart touching hymn "Ten Thousand Angels". This really happened. It's not just a story.

"They bound the hands of Jesus in the garden where He prayed; They led Him thro' the streets in shame. They spat upon the Savior so pure and free from sin; They said, "Crucify Him; He's to blame.

He could have called ten thousand angels To destroy the world and set Him free. He could have called ten thousand angels, But He died alone, for you and me."

Every time I think about Jesus being beaten beyon recognition, spat on, cursed, mocked and dying on the cross for me, I stand amazed that He loves me so much.

Jesus doesn't play favorites like we sometimes do. He loves all of us with the same unconditional love and one happy and joyous day we will have the privilege of seeing Him face to face when He comes back for us. I love You, dear Jesus. Thank You for dying for my sins.

Joanne Lowe
February 20, 2022