John 19:28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.”[1]
It was only after Jesus knew his work was completed that he turned his attention to his own needs to say "I am thirsty." I am so stunned by the insight from this one verse, this glimpse into the single-minded desire of Jesus, that I don’t know what else to say. No wonder Jesus’ movement toward his own crucifixion is often referred to as “the passion.”
[1]The Holy Bible : New International Version. 1996, c1984 (Jn 19:28). Grand Rapids: Zondervan.
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