Rise and Pray #517

Surfing with Jesus Ministries
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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr. (gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.)
Web Site: http://surfingwithjesus.blogspot.com/.

Rise and Pray

Have you given much thought to the events leading up to the crucifixion of Christ this week? Have you wondered what was going on with Mary and Joseph? Have you thought about what Jesus said to the disciples when he said "Pray that ye enter not into temptation? There are so many things that went on but he took time to pray. Read with me.

Luke 22 39-46

39And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.
40And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
41And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
42Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
43And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
44And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
45And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,
46And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

Yes, Jesus the son of God knew how important it was for him to rise up and pray as he faced death on the cross. As he knelt he ask our Heavenly Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me.

Have you ever had a cup you wanted God to remove from you? I'm sure we all have but it is special when Jesus set us the supreme example by continuing to pray and say not my will, but thine, be done.

Oh, how important it is to be willing to submit to the will of God. As we celebrate the death burial and Resurection of Jesus this week, may we remember he came not to condem or judge but he came to save the Lost. May we have this same desire as we share the love of Jesus and tell everyone of the need of man to repent and return unto God.

Remember:

1John 1:9 If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.