Who is it you want?

Scripture 
John 18:4 Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, "Who is it you want?"
v 7 Again, he asked them, "Who is it you want?

Observation
This is about the betrayal of Jesus by Judas in the olive grove.  Judas guided a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and Pharisees to the place Jesus hung out, to betray him.  They carried torches, lanterns, and weapons!  Jesus stepped up to them and asked the question, "Who is it you want? Whom are you seeking?  Who is it you are looking for?"  Jesus fully realized what was going to happen to him.  When they responded, "Jesus of Nazereth", and he said, "I AM He - they all drew back and fell down.  Not once, but twice!  
Jesus did not cower in fear and trembling with knees knocking but stood up to them face to face.  Before this confrontation, Jesus had been in the Garden of Gethsemane praying for 'Not my will, but Your will be done' to God.  This betrayal was not a surprise to Jesus but a part of God's divine will and plan.  Jesus willingly offered Himself; in everything He did, He did it to glorify God.  He submitted to God's will in all that concerns us.  
He is our example!  Not only in service - washing the disciples feet, but also in submission and obedience to God.  

Application
Who am I seeking?  Who am I looking for?  Who do I want?  
Jesus.
Do I want Jesus more than riches and wealth or do I want to serve Him and do His will?  To follow Him means to die to myself and pick my cross and follow Him wherever He leads.  He is the 'I AM', the resurrection and the life.  He is the way, the truth, and the life.  The true vine!  He has given me a HELPER, His Holy Spirit - the Spirit of Truth.  I'm not alone.  He gave His all for me.  Can I give Him anything less?

Prayer
Father, You are my all in all.  You are the Master Gardener who prunes, cuts, nurtures, and causes growth and fruitfulness in my life.   Teach me Your ways O Lord and teach me to do your will, for You are my God.  

Search my heart, make me clean.
It's Your approval I long for.  
Rule my life.  Be my King.
Do what You will, I belong to You.