Falling on the ground is sort of a strange reaction for the armed men who came to arrest Jesus. He was out numbered and unarmed. Certainly they were way more trained for combat than Peter and the other disciples.

In fact, Jesus has to initiate further conversation to move these arrest forward. He helps remind them why they are there and again that He is who they are seeking.

I believe these men were struck by the majesty of our Lord. When He said “I Am”, I think they were having an “every knee shall bow and every tongue confess” moment. He is the great I AM.

A couple of quick observations:

Jesus was obeying the Father perfectly and fulfilling every prophecy spoken of Him previously that all these events may be done perfectly in truth.

Jesus’ life was not taken from Him, but was freely given by Him. He has the authority to lay it down and take it up again. These events were not outside His control or the Father’s plan.

Jesus went to great lengths for your salvation including enduring mockery, being beaten beyond recognition, death on a cross, and even separation from His Father.

Who else in this life loves you that much to endure all that for you? Who else has a solution to your problem with sin? Who else is always with you and will never leave or forsake you? Who else gives you true meaning and purpose that brings joy?

Spend time today praising our God and thanking Him for the gift of salvation. Thank the Son for His willingness to endure all that He did for us, and the Spirit for the gifts He has given and taking up residence in us to guide us.

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