Verse 61 gave me chills…
Must have never read the Luke account before, because it’s the only one that mentions Jesus LOOKING at Peter after he denies Him. WHOA. No wonder Peter wept bitterly. It’s like that disapproving glance from a parent — but it must have cut so much deeper. I’m thankful for Jesus’ grace and forgiveness, because, o! How many times we deny Him with our words and actions…
I love this part.
41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” 43 An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. 44 And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.
What a good reminder of what we should do when we are anxious or in pain– pray, ask for Gods will to be, and give up the cup, the whole cup, to God.
At a TU chapel in March 2012, Nancy Guthrie referenced this passage. It has been incredibly insightful and helpful to me as I have struggled with understanding life and death issues. She said… “Jesus wrestled with God’s plan for His life and His death even as He submitted to it.” and “Sometimes God glorifies Himself by delivering us from the difficulty. Sometimes God glorifies Himself by delivering us through the difficulty.” Definitely a chapel worth listening to!
This part stood out to me too today. I kept thinking back on how Jesus was anxious but was at perfect peace with God’s will and how difficult it is to sometimes be at peace with the things we cannot control. It is a great example and visual of giving up our whole cup for those days when it’s not so easy!
How amazing, Becca, that the healing miracle itself did not stop them in their tracks. You would think the whole mob would turn around and go home in fear.
Today what stuck out to me most is how when the servant struck the soldiers ear off, Jesus graciously put it back on. How hard would it be to do something so kind to someone who was getting ready to crucify you? Jesus, thank you for your example.
Yes, same here. I had never noticed this part of the account before! Perhaps it is not mentioned in the other Gospel books? Anyway, I was struck with Jesus’ mercy towards the chief priest. What a beautiful picture of how we must treat our enemies.
Luke 22:40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” “Pray” that is all we need to do to stay on track. This summer I am doing a study on prayer. Some of us have made prayer a task or item to be checked off each day. We’ve also made it terribly complicated. But prayer is in everything we do, say and think. Sure we have time set aside for concentrated prayer, but our entire day can be filled with mini dialogues with God. “Pray” such a simple thing to ask of us. Matthew 6:5-15 is for Jesus’ instruction on prayer. Simple, private,uncomplicated.
Verse 61 gave me chills…
Must have never read the Luke account before, because it’s the only one that mentions Jesus LOOKING at Peter after he denies Him. WHOA. No wonder Peter wept bitterly. It’s like that disapproving glance from a parent — but it must have cut so much deeper. I’m thankful for Jesus’ grace and forgiveness, because, o! How many times we deny Him with our words and actions…
Exactly – who can judge Peter when WE ALL HAVE BEEN Peter!
Great is your love, Jesus!! That you suffered so I could live and have eternal life.
I love this part.
41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” 43 An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. 44 And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.
What a good reminder of what we should do when we are anxious or in pain– pray, ask for Gods will to be, and give up the cup, the whole cup, to God.
At a TU chapel in March 2012, Nancy Guthrie referenced this passage. It has been incredibly insightful and helpful to me as I have struggled with understanding life and death issues. She said… “Jesus wrestled with God’s plan for His life and His death even as He submitted to it.” and “Sometimes God glorifies Himself by delivering us from the difficulty. Sometimes God glorifies Himself by delivering us through the difficulty.” Definitely a chapel worth listening to!
This part stood out to me too today. I kept thinking back on how Jesus was anxious but was at perfect peace with God’s will and how difficult it is to sometimes be at peace with the things we cannot control. It is a great example and visual of giving up our whole cup for those days when it’s not so easy!
How amazing, Becca, that the healing miracle itself did not stop them in their tracks. You would think the whole mob would turn around and go home in fear.
Today what stuck out to me most is how when the servant struck the soldiers ear off, Jesus graciously put it back on. How hard would it be to do something so kind to someone who was getting ready to crucify you? Jesus, thank you for your example.
Yes, same here. I had never noticed this part of the account before! Perhaps it is not mentioned in the other Gospel books? Anyway, I was struck with Jesus’ mercy towards the chief priest. What a beautiful picture of how we must treat our enemies.
Yes, Alexis. Thank you for the reminder. I need it!
This section from 1 Kings is a reminder that if we always love Our God we will always have sanctuary with him.
In Luke, this powerful part always hits me when Jesus knows he must ensure the pain of his trial but knows if it is Gods will it must be done.
Luke 22:40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” “Pray” that is all we need to do to stay on track. This summer I am doing a study on prayer. Some of us have made prayer a task or item to be checked off each day. We’ve also made it terribly complicated. But prayer is in everything we do, say and think. Sure we have time set aside for concentrated prayer, but our entire day can be filled with mini dialogues with God. “Pray” such a simple thing to ask of us. Matthew 6:5-15 is for Jesus’ instruction on prayer. Simple, private,uncomplicated.
I love this –“prayer is in everything we do, say, and think”. Thanks for the reminder that it doesn’t have to be super complicated!