Gethsemane

Then they came to a place which was named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here while I pray” - Mark 14:32.

            Jesus spent His time in prayer in the garden of Gethsemane the night before His crucifixion. And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.” - Luke 22:41. Jesus was strengthened after his prayer. Who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear – Hebrews 5:7.            

               There will be times that we must enter into the garden of Gethsemane to pray for the will of God in our life. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus - Philippians 4:6-7. When we yield ourselves to the will of God, He will strengthen us and do great things in our life.

               Prayer helps us to overcome temptation and connects us with God. When He rose up from prayer, and had come to His disciples, He found them sleeping from sorrow. Then He said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation - Luke 22:45. Like Jesus, let us pray for the will of God and overcome temptations in our life. Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak - Mathew 26:41.

                                          

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Help us to watch and pray and yield to Your will. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.