The Garden Matthew 26:36-45 I. Jesus’ Agony in the Garden: The Weight of Sorrow Feeling overwhelmed is not a sign of weakness; it is part of being human. When overwhelmed, Jesus turned to His Father rather than isolating Himself. II. Jesus’ Appeal to the Father: A Willing Surrender True faith is trusting in God even when His will doesn’t align with our desires. Submission isn’t about passivity—it’s about trust. Jesus shows us in the garden that true strength is found in surrender. III. Jesus’ Assurance Through Prayer: Strength for the Struggle Luke 22:43: “An angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him” Jesus was not strengthened by the removal of suffering, but by the presence of His Father in the midst of it. Prayer should not be our last resort; it should be our first response. Application: What if we’ve been looking at strength all wrong? What if true strength isn’t about how much we can handle on our own, but about how much we depend on God? If Jesus, the Son of God, needed time in prayer to prepare for His suffering, how much more do we? Three Questions: Are you feeling overwhelmed? Where are you struggling to submit? Are you preparing through prayer? Surrender is not weakness—it is strength in trusting God’s plan. Challenge for the Week: Set aside intentional time in prayer each day and end with the words, "Not my will, but Yours be done.”
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