Here the second Adam passed over the three leading temptations whereby man is beset. Satan saw the angels of God coming into the field. I have trodden the wine press alone; and of the people there was none with me. An angels hand soothed the Son of God and gave Him to eat. Christ redeemed Adams disgraceful failure and fall. Every son and daughter of Adam would be safe if they would take hold of the crucified and risen Saviour. Christ makes it possible for every one of us to come off more than conquerors. {Ms9-1893}
The sins of the whole world were upon Him. He said He came not to do His own will, but <the will of His Father.> The mysterious cup trembled in His hand, and the destiny of a lost world was balanced. Three times was that prayer heard. But he consented <to drink the cup.> Why? He became the substitute and surety for man. He could have had legions of angels <at His side in a moment,> but no, He must tread the wine press alone. The satanic horrors of darkness were there, but He was victorious. You can overcome in the name of Jesus, and gain a crown, not merely a laurel that would fade. What temptations the Son of God had. He was forced from one tribunal to another. {Ms14-1893}
Prophecy had declared that the Mighty One, the holy One from Mount Paran, was to tread the wine press alone; of the people there was none with Him. His own arm brought salvation; He was ready for the sacrifice. The fearful crisis was past. That agony which none but God could endure, Christ had borne. To His disciples He said, Sleep on now, and take your rest. Only a short time before they had made Christ the strongest assurances, that they would never forsake their Lord. They would go with Him to prison; and if need be, they would suffer and die with Him. Just before He bent His footsteps to the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus had said, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. And poor, self-sufficient Peter had said, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I. {Ms42-1897}
