why

Some think Jesus didn't suffer that much emotionally, or He can't relate to some of the things we go through, because He was God. These timeless song lyrics shout otherwise. Michael Card's "Why":

Why did it have to be a friend who chose to betray the Lord?
And why did he use a kiss to show them that's not what a kiss is for?
Only a friend can betray a friend--a stranger has nothing to gain.
And only a friend comes close enough to ever cause so much pain.

And why did it have to be a thorny crown pressed upon His head?
It should have been a royal one made of jewels and gold instead.
It had to be a crown of thorns because in this life that we live
For all who would seek to love a thorn is all the world has to give.

And why did it have to be a heavy cross He was made to bear?
And why did they nail his feet and hands, when His love would have held Him there?
It was a cross, for on a cross a thief was supposed to pay.
Jesus had come into the world to steal every heart away.
Yes, Jesus had come into the world...to steal every heart away.