He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will” - Mathew 26:39.
Jesus prayed for the will of the
Father to be done in His life. Oh My Father, if it is possible, let this cup
pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will - Matthew 26:39. He
was persistent in prayer. So He left them, went away again, and prayed the
third time, saying the same words - Mathew 26:44. Then an angel appeared to Him
from heaven, strengthening Him. And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly.
Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground - Luke
22:43-46.
Jesus found His disciples who came with Him sleeping and told them to watch and pray. Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak - Matthew 26:41. Prayer is the key to overcome temptations. It strengthens us and helps us to do the will of God. Let us be watchful in prayer and surrender ourselves to the will of God. Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving - Colossians 4:2.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, Help us to watch
and pray. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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