March 14, 2021 | Pastor Seth Drewry
And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. And being in agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground. And when he rose from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping for sorrow, and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.” —Luke 22.39-46
You don’t have to be
“…as was His custom…” —Luke 22.39
He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross. —1 Peter 2.24
When the pressure was on, Jesus went to a place of
Pray that you may not enter into temptation. —Luke 22.40
Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours be done. —Luke 22.42
It’s all right to tell God you don’t want to obey. He understands. Just be sure you obey anyway.
Jesus prayed a prayer of
Obedience is the
These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. —Isaiah 29.13
If you love me, you will keep my commandments. —John 14:15
The road to resurrection always begins at the intersection of prayerful
And there appeared to him and angel from heaven, strengthening Him. —Luke 22.43
When you submit to God’s will, He will supernaturally empower & strengthen you to accomplish His will.
What is the Holy Spirit speaking to you through today’s message?
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