"I have seen his ways, and will heal him
I will also lead him
and restore comforts to him
and to his mourners."

-Isaiah57:18

this promise. this promise is the reason why.

"Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.'
And they divided up his clothes by casting lots."

-Luke23:34

this sacrifice. this sacrifice is the reason why.

"Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them;
for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you.
He will not leave you nor forsake you.”

-Deuteronomy31:6

this hope. this hope, is the reason why.