Sunday, April 5, 2009

"And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground." Luke 22:44

As we reflect on the suffering of Jesus this passion week, our tendency may be to reflect on the outward sufferings of Jesus (i.e. the flogging, the thorns, the blows, the nails, the spear, etc.). But perhaps His greater suffering was inward. He agonized over the cross as He prayed in the garden. So great was His anguish and so intense was his praying that His sweat was filled with blood. We cannot we fully comprehend the depth of his anguish but we can be grateful that He endured it for our sake. Without His suffering inwardly and outwardly we would have no salvation.

Lord Jesus, I thank you that you suffered the deep agony of the cross for my sake. Draw me close to you through this Holy Week.

I'm praying for you.
Pastor Mark
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  1. JenApril 6, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    I also look at the tremendous love of the Heavenly Father to give his son-his perfect amazing son-for the sinners of the world. As a Mom, you want nothing but wonderful things for your children and will protect them with all you have-but our Heavenly Father allowed his son to be killed for us. That speaks volumes of his love for us. In this Holy Week it is important to also look at what God gave to us-and where we get to be for eternity because of it.

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