Jesus' Example

Matthew 26:36-42

If anyone had the authority to control their situation, it was the Son of God. Yet even in the midst of his tormented thoughts, our Savior showed us how to submit to the Father. Jesus prayed for relief from the suffering but placed the outcome in the Father’s hands. His intimate dependance on the Father gave him the strength to let go of his own desires and follow through with God’s plan.

Questions for further thought:
1. When have you struggled to follow through with what you know God wants you to do?
2. What does Jesus mean by, “the spirit is willing, but the body is weak”?  

​Challenge: Make prayer your first response anytime you face a challenge or important decision. Train your brain to ask God first about everything, all the time.