Jesus was troubled in spirit, he foretells his betrayal. "Truly, truly, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me." Everyone looked at one another perplexed at what he said. In verse 23, we see Jesus receiving a comforting hug by one of his closest disciples. Peter ask that disciple to ask Jesus who the betrayer was. He was lying on Jesus' chest when he asked, "Lord who is it?" Today our eyebrows go up when we say a man was hugging another man. But I hug all of my loved ones both male and female. The closeness of hugging says things that cannot be verbally said. And only through the hug are feelings read.
Hugging is healthy: it helps the body's immune system, it keeps you healthier, it cures depression, it reduces stress, it induces sleep, it's invigorating, it has no unpleasant side effects, hugging is nothing less than a miracle drug and Jesus needed a hug.
Hugging is all natural: it is organic, naturally sweet, no pesticides, no preservatives, no artificial ingredients and one hundred percent wholesome as a cure and Jesus needed a hug that was sincere and pure.
Hugging is practically perfect: There are no movable parts, no batteries to wear out, no periodic checkups, low energy consumption, high energy yield, inflation proof, non fattening, no monthly payments, no insurance requirements, theft proof, non taxable, non polluting and, of course fully returnable from me to you and Jesus needed a hug for what he was about to go through.
That hug was one of genuine care. It strengthened Jesus for the cross he'd bear. Staring up at his friend on the cross. Jesus is making payment for the lost. He thought of hugging Jesus again what a blessing to share. Now Jesus is hugging people everywhere. Do you have a Jesus hug to spare?
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