Jesus in control

“Again He asked them, ‘Who is it you want?’ And they said, ‘Jesus of Nazareth.’ “I tol you that I am He,’ Jesus answered. ‘If you are looking for Me, then let these men go.’” John 18:7-8
The events of Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, and crucifixion were ones that He had complete control over.
His betrayal: Jesus knew that Judas would eventually betray Him. Yet He chose him as one of the Twelve (Mark 3:16-19) – probably for the testimony he would later give: “I have betrayed innocent blood” (Matt. 27:4). Jesus sent Judas out from the Last Supper to do his work (John 13:27). When Judas came with the temple guards and soldiers to arrest Jesus, He was the one who stepped forward to them and asked, “Who is it you want?” (John 18:4).
His arrest: Jesus allowed Himself to be arrested. He could have called thousands of angels to come to His aid (Matt. 26:53). The first time Jesus told the soldiers, ‘I am’, they fell back involuntarily on the ground (John 18:6). Then we see Jesus giving the order, to allow the disciples to go. He allowed Himself to be bound and led to trial.
His crucifixion: There are so many prophecies fulfilled in the crucifixion, it’s difficult to know where to start. The beating He endured prior (Isa. 52:14), the crucifixion itself (Ps. 22:16), the soldiers gambling for His clothing (Ps. 22:18). Even after His death, the soldiers did not break His legs as they had been commanded to do (John 19:33, Ps. 34:20).
Then of course, He was in control of His resurrection.
Jesus was in control of His life, down to the letter. He is also in control of ours.