My human body was capable of the same temptations and stress as yours. This is why that in the Garden of Gethsemane, knowing what I faced the next day, I sweated great drops of blood. And yes, at one point (giving into the body I inhabited), I cried out: 'Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take this cup from me... nevertheless, not what I will, but what thou wilt.'

The reality of what I faced was now before me. The unspeakable pain. Having to endure all the sins of mankind in my body... having to be taken to hell and back, to be ridiculed and to have one of my own disciples betray me... for money.

I had to call on every ounce of faith I possessed to go through with this. But I had no choice. The world itself was at stake. And my love of mankind was such that I would have none perish.

As my Father promised me, and, as explicitly detailed throughout the prophecies, the entire event went exactly as foretold, ending in great victory. Lucifer suffered his greatest defeat as the keys of death were snatched from his hands.

Death was conquered, giving instead, to all who believe in me, everlasting life with me in Paradise.

Looking at the world today... a world filled with violence, chaos, sin, unspeakable crimes against humanity... and even seeing those who call themselves My servants cutting down each other and distorting my Word, one could well ask, 'Was it all worth it? If you could go back, would you go through the crucifixion again?'

Yes I would. I would go through the whole thing for any ONE of you here. That is how much I love you.

When you join me in Heaven, you will understand why I would want to share this Paradise with you. Heaven (you will see) is filled with exquisite peace and joy, and a place where you will inhabit perfect heavenly bodies... bodies free from aches, pains and disease.

On second thought, let me clarify something. There will be one imperfect body in Heaven. And every time you see the nail holes in my hands and feet, and the scar in my side, you will be constantly reminded of how much I love you. And let me add, it was all worth it.

So come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Rev. Austin Miles, an interdenominational chaplain based in Northern California, is an award-winning writer and author. He was a writer, researcher and technical consultant for the multi-award winning TV series, Ancient Secrets of The Bible, which originally aired on CBS TV. He can be reached at: chaplainmiles@aol.com