8–11. The fear of death at one time cast
its dark shadow over the soul of the Redeemer, and we read that “he was heard
in that he feared.” There
appeared unto him an angel, strengthening him; perhaps the heavenly messenger
reassured him of his glorious resurrection as his people’s surety, and of the
eternal joy into which he should admit the flock redeemed by blood. The hope
shone full upon our Lord’s soul, and as recorded in these verses he surveyed
the future with holy confidence because he had a continued eye to Jehovah, and
enjoyed his perpetual presence. He felt that thus sustained, he could never be
driven from his life’s grand design; nor was he, for he stayed not his hand
till he could say, “It is
finished.” What an
infinite mercy was this for us!
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