Christ in the Garden – ~1600 – Caravaggio (1571-1619)
The first thing he thought to do was pray.
Really hard.
As the time approached for Jesus to be captured, he took time out to be with God. (Luke 22:39-46)
And why would the Son of God need to pray?
- It was comforting.
- It let God know he comes first.
- It let God know what Jesus thought he needed.
Jesus knew he had to go through the crucifixion, but he asked God to reconsider anyway. He left us this excellent example to show us that even when God isn’t going to change the course of events, he still has much to offer.
- He can offer us the strength to face challenges
- He can offer us the wisdom to complete the task
- He can offer us a peace only he can offer
Make it a habit to talk to God often through reverent prayer. It might be beneficial to have been a regular customer on the judgment day!
April 25, 2014
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