Ring Bearer

He took Peter, James and John with Him, and He began to be deeply distressed and horrified. Then He said to them, "my soul is swallowed up in sorrow- to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake." Then He went a little father, fell to the ground, and began to pray that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. And He said, "Abba, Father! All things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me. Nevertheless, not what I will! but what You will." Mark 14:33-36

I have covered this story before in other gospels and am still impacted by what Jesus went through.

Have you ever faced a terrorfying experience and known that you must go through it and no one could carry it for you, it was yours to do? I am sure you have, I know I have. It is one one the worst experiences in life, but we make it through.

Jesus had to face the cross, be brutalised beyond recognition for us, for those who reject Him, and for those yet to meet Him. The Father had a plan, Jesus would die but rise again, for death could not hold Him down.

Jesus knew that He would rise again but the horror of what He was facing was overwhelming and He asked that He might pass it by. Now, in his heart of hearts He knew there was no other way but here He is being human and reacting just like us. Aren't you grateful! Does His experience help you realise He was right where you are now?

The Father did not answer Him and there are times He will not answer you, because there is no other way. You must go through, not over or under but through.

Just as the Father strengthened Jesus He will strengthen you! amen!

If you have seen The Lord of the Rings trilogy, remember Frodo, the Hobbit who wanted to stay where is was safe and unchanged, but his destiny was to be he ring bearer and take it to the mountain of doom to destroy it. The quest was huge, it nearly killed him, but didn't and he saved his home from destruction.

Be of good cheer, you are not alone! You have the Holy Spirit! He will keep you and strengthen you. You will come through! Amen!

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