Speaker: Chris Edwards
Preparation for great moments in life are survived by great moments in prayer.
Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.
My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death; tarry ye here, and watch with me...
My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death; tarry ye here, and watch with me...
And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
He had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears.
Matthew 26:36, 38, 40; Hebrews 5:7
Matthew 26:36, 38, 40; Hebrews 5:7
In Jesus' time of great sorrow, He asked his three closest friends to watch and pray. Instead, they went to sleep.
Jesus did not protect himself from the high cost of friendship - he paid the cost to be a friend. But Jesus also didn't rely on human friendship to sustain him in his greatest times of need. He relied on Scripture and Prayer.
Jesus was committed to being a good friend despite their lack of reciprocation.
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