Matthew 26:39
Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will."
This verse has always been a bit challenging for me, because I often assume the deity of Jesus would keep him from experiencing the fear and pain that goes along with being human. But clearly, that was not the case. Jesus is experiencing being fully human here, and he lives out what it means to surrender to God's will. Once again, and in the most extreme and poignant manner, Jesus showed us what it means to surrender to God. This is surrender.
Holy Lord, I want to surrender to your will. I will try to stop fighting against things I have no power to change, at the same time turning to you with confidence. Thy will be done. Amen
Becky, transforming
Matthew 26:39
Jesus’ humanity is on full display in this verse. This is an ultimate example of surrender. We can hear the agony in his words. We can also hear the trust in his words: Your will be done, not mine. I cannot even begin to understand this awesome love and trust that Jesus had in his Father’s plan. I’m not sure what the lesson is for me. I know I am not this brave. I do love but trust in an unknown future is difficult. I have a long way to go!
Prayer: Gracious God, Help me to learn the trust I need in you in all situations to come. Amen
January 15th, 2024
Matthew 26:39
And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.”
Christ knew the horrible death that He faced. He had known this most of his life, if not all of his life. Because He was man, flesh and blood. He did not look forward to the painful death He faced. But let God's will be done. So Christ went willingly that He might allow more people to be saved. It is unimaginable to ever comprehend this kind of pain. We all feel pain at some point in our lives. Sometimes o…