Devotion:
Read Luke 22:39-46.
Jesus’ disciples were not spiritually developed. At times they did not have much spiritual insight. Because they didn’t always understand the lessons Jesus taught them, he often had to repeat or explain the concepts.
Perhaps more than anything as recorded in today’s scripture, the disciples were lacking in prayer. When Jesus needed them to keep watch and pray while he searched out the Father’s will that night on the Mount of Olives, he found them asleep. How frustrating this must have been for Jesus when he was in anguish! Don’t you think he felt alone and like the disciples just didn’t get it?
Jesus has shown us how important a life of prayer is for us. In prayer he connected with his Father in heaven, finding energy and courage to keep on with his mission. And on this particular night, as Jesus prayed before his arrest and crucifixion, he needed the Father’s assurance that his death on the cross was the only way to save us from our sins. We needed Jesus to do this for us, and he found the strength and the will to do it by connecting with God through prayer. This should be a lesson for us. Shouldn’t we follow Jesus’ example?
Personal Worship Option:
God, we know that now is the time for us to pay attention, be vigilant and diligent in our prayers. Praying for others and for issues helps keep us connected to you. Guide us as we pray so that we understand your will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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