An Angel Strengthened Him

There appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

Did the angel help Jesus pray in earnest? Was the angel there to wipe His brow? Or to collect His tears that were like drops of blood? Did he rest his hand on His shoulder and remind Him that all of His life was for the very day that was now at hand? Perhaps the angel encouragingly delivered the loving message, "The Father is well pleased with what You are about to do."

Jesus Is Knocking

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me [Rev. 3:20].This is a picture of the Lord Jesus at the heart’s door of the sinner.
But, the artist left off the handle of the door?!
This door is a picture of the human heart, and the handle of the door is on the inside. He stands at the door and knocks. He will not crash the door. The Lord Jesus has moved heaven and hell to get to the door of your heart, but when He gets there, He will stop and knock. You will have to open the door to let Him in.