Matthew 26 - Down but not Out!

Just before His betrayal and capture, Jesus was in the garden of Gethsemane with His disciples, 38Then he said to them, "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me." 39Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will."

Jesus, the world’s only perfect man, was overcome with sorrow at what He was facing. I feel the human side of Him could not bear what He knew was coming. Since Jesus felt overwhelming sorrow, and He could not sin, feeling down and depressed is not a sin. It happens to us all; however, we should take Jesus’ example to heart. When He felt this way, He immediately went to speak to the Father. He prayed with all of His heart to the Lord our God, asking to take away the seemingly insurmountable task at hand. Even though the upcoming torture and death were weighing heavily on His heart, Jesus still asked that God’s will be done above all, for Jesus knew that God was in control and that God knew what was best.

We have to remember that in times of trouble, when it seems that what we’re going through is so unfair and impossible to get through. We need to take our concerns to God, our Father, and ask for what we want. However, we also need to be willing to let God’s will be done above our own, even if it means we can’t get what we feel we need. God knows what is best for us, as He did for Jesus, and God’s plan will lead us to ultimate victory. Though it may seem tough in the meantime, God is with us all the way. He is the same today as He was yesterday as He will be tomorrow, He is unchanging. He loved us enough to send His Son to die for our sins, He will not let us falter if we put His will first.

God bless and keep each and everyone of you, especially during this tough time for many. Don’t give up, stay the course, endure and go the distance, God is with you and He will help you go the distance to indescribable blessings.