It is unimaginable to me what Christ must have experienced at the Last Supper and then in the Garden of Gethsemane, the mental anguish the desperation. This has to be the difficult circumstance anyone has ever faced. Most of the challenges we face are by our own doing, or an accident that happens suddenly. Jesus has time to think about what He is about to go through. He has time to think about the physical agony, the betrayal, the load of sin and shame that is about to be placed on Him and worst of all, the separation from His Father.
When focus in on the height of Jesus anguish in the Garden we see how He responded to His greatest challenge and we gain some insights into how to face our own difficulties and tough situations.
1. Friends
He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. 34“My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.” Mark 14:33-34
Don’t try to face all the challenges on life on your own. When you are discouraged you lose perspective and you need others who can stand with you and encourage you and pray with you.
2. Remember
“Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you… Mark 14:36
I find refuge when I remember I have a Heavenly Father who loves me and is all powerful. He sees everything ahead. He has a plan. He is working this out for my best.
3. Sacrifice
…Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will”. Mark 14:36
We have every right to ask in faith that God will change our circumstances and perform a miracle. But our heart is set on serving Him so we trust His will is always better.
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