Day 292: Mark 14:31 - 15:47

In the beginning of this passage, we read about a subject that seems to be often-times overlooked because of the enormous story of the crucifixion. As Jesus was alone in the garden praying, he says some very interesting things to God. Initially, He tells the Father that dying on the cross was something that He really did not want to do. I think alot of times, people think that Jesus was some sort of crazy super-human that could handle anything without so much as flinching, but we're reminded in this passage that although He was 100% God, He was also 100% human. Jesus was tempted by the same things that we are and He definitely felt the same desires and emotions that we feel every day. The second important detail from this story is the fact that He told the Father, "Not My will, but Yours be done." Even in the face of certain death, Jesus had the level of faith to stand firm and tell the Father that He was willing to die if that is what He was called to. Sadly I know alot of Christians who aren't even willing to lay down one habit or make one small change in their lives for The call that God has on their lives. The Bible tells us that anything Jesus did, we can also do because we have the Spirit of the Most High God living within us. So instead of following our own will, God has given us the power we need to stand firm and have the faith to follow Him no matter what.

- Lord, help me to have the level of faith to honestly desire Your will over mine in any situation no matter what. I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me and I know that Your faith working through me will produce all that You want it to produce. -