Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
32 And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. 34 And he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.” 35 And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” 37 And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour? 38 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 39 And again he went away and prayed, saying the same words. 40 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and they did not know what to answer him. 41 And he came the third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough; the hour has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.” ESV
Mark 14:32-42 Who can you count on at 2:30 in the morning? Who do you call? Do they show up? Are you that person for anyone else? Jesus brings his three closest disciples with Him as He goes to prepare & pour His heart out to the Father. Jesus know this is the night He will be arrested-beaten-falsely accused leading to His crucifixion. Jesus knows the disciples will scatter this night. Jesus has prayed for them. Three different times they fall asleep. Jesus expresses His desire for this cup to pass but not His will-the will of the Father be done. That cup is filled with all the Holy wrath of God for the sin of mankind. In that-not a single man was there for Jesus. Salvation is found in Christ Alone! Jesus took our punishment/death that we might be brought to God. Repent-Believe-Follow Him today!
