In theological terms, the “hypostatic union” means--Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully man. He is simultaneously perfectly divine and perfectly human, having two complete and distinct natures at once. As God, Jesus knew He would accomplish paying the debt for our sins on the cross. But as a man, Satan would tempt Jesus again to spare Himself of the pain and suffering of the cross. So overwhelmed by His human aversion to the cruel suffering of crucifixion, doctor Luke took notice of Jesus' “hematidrosis”...(a condition in which capillary blood vessels that feed the sweat glands rupture, causing them to exude blood, occurring under conditions of extreme physical or emotional stress.)
“And being in agony He was praying very fervently, and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground.” (Luke 22:44)

As God, Jesus had no doubt He would perfectly pay the debt for the sins of the world, but as a man, would He faithfully offer Himself up as the Lamb of God...endure the suffering and the pain? “Father if You are willing, remove this cup from Me” (Luke 22:42) was His human cry. But He endured the physical pain and suffering of the cross out of the perfect love He has for you and me.

What a lesson Calvary teaches us! What commitment to God's saving plan did the Son of Man demonstrate to us! Here's the lesson the Son of Man teaches us—“For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me (John 6:38). It probably won't require any of us to physically suffer the way Jesus did, but it does show us the kind of commitment God calls us to in faithfully proclaiming the gospel of the cross. We must have the same mind-set as our Lord...”not to do my will, but the will of Him who sent me.” My prayer for you and me this day is this: Lord, we see the depth of commitment and love Jesus demonstrated for us. May that be the lesson we take with us each day resulting in a thankful heart and making God's will our chief priority. Amen.

Walk with the King today and be a blessing.