Saturday, March 23, 2013

Watch out and pray so that we won't fall into temptation

Mark 14:27-41
Peter insisted emphatically, "Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you."
Jesus was deeply distressed and troubled. He prayed to God "Abba, Father, everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me, Yet not what I will, but what you will."
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing , but the body is weak.
Disciples fell asleep when Jesus was praying three times.
Jesus took Peter, James and John along with him.
Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hour has come.
Why?
The prospect of his suffering fills Jesus with horror. It was more than the fear of a terrible death, though no reasons are given here
The moment passes. Jesus accepts the path of suffering as his Father's will. Jessus bear our sins through his blood on the Cross.
Peter said he would not disown Jesus and insisted emphatically, but after a while he fell down and went away. This is the weak of flesh.
We need the faith and encourage from the Lord, to serve the Lord rely on the Holy Spirit not on our own enthusiasm and strength.
How?
I pray to the Lord express my hope. Yet not what I will but God's will.
Watch out and pray so that we won't fall into temptation.


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