John 18:1-14
Jesus and his disciples went into the olive grove.
Judas, who betrayed Jesus, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.
Jesus knowing all that was going to happen to him, he went out and asked them "Who is it you want?"
When Jesus said "I am he," they drew back and fell to the ground."
Jesus told them, "If you are looking for me, then let these men go." this happened so that the words he had spoken would be fulfilled:"I have not lost one of those you gave me" (John 6:39)
Peter had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant, cutting off his right ear. Jesus commanded Peter, "Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?"
Th detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus and bound him.
Why?
Judas guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and Pharisees, for this time and this place had not crowd with Jesus.
Jesus went our and asked them "Who is it you want?" Then he may confirm their propose and let his disciples safely leave.
Jesus is not afraid what happen to him, he knowing all of that.
Peter was enthusiasm with flesh love to protect Jesus.
John omits us Jesus' prayer in the garden. But he tells us the name of the slave and that the swordsman was peter.
Under these emergency situation, Jesus was steady and spoke with power, Jesus be arrested for his willing and obeyed the command of the Lord.
Jesus was not escape, they don't have to bind Jesus, they treated Jesus as a criminal.
How?
Under any situation be still and pray, the Lord has his way and will guiding us. Do not afraid the flesh men in this world.
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