Dehumanized Humanity

The reminder that Jesus was fully human yet fully God brings me back to all the times on the water when I felt so exhausted, drained, best down, humiliated, and seeking comfort. I think of Christ's dehumanized humanness and amazed at his humility and power to persevere.  Christ withstood the toughest lashing, mocking, and asphyxiation in the history of the universe yet I complain when I get hungry, few hours of sleep, or cold.  Give me a break Josh! Christ's blood gushed from his veins on multiple occasions during his last hours started from his prayer in the garden when he sweated blood to the spear in his side immediately following his death and the torn curtain.  What have I "given" or spilt for the name of Christ?  He pours out blessings through his blood, sweat, and tears yet I refuse to give up the comfort of my "needs." This chapter is challenging me to look through the human eyes of Christ to determine my needs (Christ and water) from my wants (everything else).