Mar 7 2009 Deut 5-6, Ps 43, Mark 14

Scripture
And He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will.” Mark 14:36

Observation
Jesus’ time has come. His capture, his trial, his sentence and death are now imminent. Jesus knew what would happen. Everything seemed to be destined. Jesus already knew what would happen. Still, this time was different.

I can think of no other place where Jesus is struggling with doing His father’s will. All through his life, he seems willing and anxious to do his father’s bidding. But here in this quiet garden we see something unusual, Jesus’ will and is father’s will are not pointing in the same direction.

Application
What a rare glance the Holy Spirit gives us into what it really means to be a disciple. Anyone can be a follower of God when we want to go in the same direction as God does, but what happens when we want to go in different directions?

Being a disciple is not always about wanting and desiring to do God’s will…but it is about always choosing to do God’s will.

Prayer
Lord when I am struggling to do your will, please help me to remember Jesus also struggled, but overcame His struggle by surrendering.