Part of our relationship with Jesus is being able to relate to situations and circumstances He dealt with. After all, the Bible says we will share in God’s glory and sufferings (Romans 8:17-18).
One of the piercing moments in Jesus’ life is in the Garden of Gethsemane. He sweated drops of blood (Luke 22:44). He is anguished. So much so He asks God three times if He will pass this bitter cup from Him (Matthew 26:39, 42,44).
Jesus ends those requests with nevertheless, not my will but your will be done (Luke 22: 42). We know that Jesus went through with the crucifixion to save the world from sin… It is finished! (John 19:30).
Recently, I picked up one of my journals and started reading. The passages I read I recognized as a Gethsemane moment in my life. It was not pretty.
In reading my journal it brings back painful moments in my life. Nevertheless, it also shows me how anchored in the Lord I am, too. Further, I realize the situation I was in. As a result, I needed to surrender myself totally to God to survive and keep my witness for Christ.
After reading those passages in my journal, I started reflecting on other Gethsemane moments I have had in my life. Without a doubt, it solidified to me the importance of us staying focused and committed to our faith.
In times of turbulence in our lives Satan will come against us. However, God showed me those who were a support for me and those who were not. Fortunately, it is comforting to see the Lord leading and guiding you out of your storms.
God is faithful. Moreover, we see how He was faithful to Jesus. The purpose God had for His life came to pass. For this reason, if God is faithful to His son, Jesus, we know He will be faithful to us. In the same, when our hearts and attitudes bend towards God He is obligated to be faithful to us. He knows His children. We belong to Him! Amen. Love & Blessings!