Matthew 26:36-46
Let’s continue to pray for Jim and Marty.
“Notice what you notice.” The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (v. 41b) I know I’ve heard this verse (or variations on this verse) repeated probably dozens, if not hundreds of times. But I doubt that I ever reflected on the fact that Jesus spoke these words at Gethsemane. I looked online to see if Jesus had spoken these words anywhere else, but no, this is the only occurrence. We so glibly say, “Yeah, my spirit is willing, but my flesh is weak”, probably never pausing to think about where that verse came from. “I’d love to, but I’m tired.” More of the same! So when you hear that verse (or its variations) spoken and especially when you find yourself too tired to do “whatever”, stop and go back to Gethsemane with Jesus. These kinds of little reminders throughout the day grow us ever closer to Him and His suffering on our behalf. “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.”
Slava Bohu!
Wow, Fred! Wonderful, thoughtful reminder.