"And there appeared an angel unto Him from heaven, strengthening Him. And being in an agony...His sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground." Luke 22:43, 44
"The sleeping disciples had been suddenly awakened by the light surrounding the Savior. They saw the angel bending over their prostrate Master. They saw him lift the Savior's head upon his bosom, and point toward heaven. They heard his voice, like sweetest music, speaking words of comfort and hope." Desire of Ages, p 694.2 by Ellen G. White
As tenderly as any mother I imagine the angel coming to Christ and saying, "It will be alright." I can see Gabriel gently lift up Christ's head and wipe the bloody sweat from His brow. Pointing towards heaven, he reminds Christ of the Fathers love and of the great redemption He will purchase for humanity. Once Christ is strengthened enough to drink the cup, I again imagine Gabriel rising and noticing the stains of sweat and blood, mingled with the tears from the Redeemers face. Oh the wonder of it, Christ's life oozing out through the pours on His face; and carried to heaven on the bosom of the commanding angel's robe! Precious laundry.
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