Ya know, I have to tell you, I've really enjoyed reading through Mark. I'm not finished yet, but it's been nice to just take one book of the Bible and work my way through it. I can't even remember the last time I did that. It has been encouraging because many times I feel that unless I have a Bible study helping me with reading scripture, I won't really get much out of it. But I've gotten quite a lot out of going through Mark by myself. It's cool :)
Today I was reading and verses 35 and 36 of the 14th chapter really stuck with me. It's when Jesus is praying in Gethsemane, basically asking God if there is any way for Him to get out of this. I just have to post what He said cause it's so good.
35 And He went a little beyond them, and fell to the ground and began to pray that if it were possible, the hour might pass Him by. 36 And He was saying,“Abba! Father! All things are possible for You; remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will.”
Jesus had experienced the glory and power of God, for He is part of the Godhead. He knew better than anyone how capable God was of changing things, of finding a different way. Yet he still was willing to do whatever God asked. That is convicting. Knowing that with God all things are possible, yet being completely willing to suffer in the worst way possible because He wants you to. It made me think of my own life and how often I pray to God, telling Him that all things are possible with Him, so make this or that happen, or don't make this or that happen. And yes, usually I throw in a "not my will but Your will", but do I really mean it? Debatable. I want to be able to say fully, "God, I know you are capable of changing this situation. I know that if You so desired, You could make things different in a heartbeat and still bring glory to Your Name. But because I know you are good, because I believe that, and because I trust You, I will do whatever You ask and I will live out whatever Your will is for me." I don't know that I can say that and mean it completely right now. But it is going to be my prayer from now on.
Today I was reading and verses 35 and 36 of the 14th chapter really stuck with me. It's when Jesus is praying in Gethsemane, basically asking God if there is any way for Him to get out of this. I just have to post what He said cause it's so good.
35 And He went a little beyond them, and fell to the ground and began to pray that if it were possible, the hour might pass Him by. 36 And He was saying,“Abba! Father! All things are possible for You; remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will.”
Jesus had experienced the glory and power of God, for He is part of the Godhead. He knew better than anyone how capable God was of changing things, of finding a different way. Yet he still was willing to do whatever God asked. That is convicting. Knowing that with God all things are possible, yet being completely willing to suffer in the worst way possible because He wants you to. It made me think of my own life and how often I pray to God, telling Him that all things are possible with Him, so make this or that happen, or don't make this or that happen. And yes, usually I throw in a "not my will but Your will", but do I really mean it? Debatable. I want to be able to say fully, "God, I know you are capable of changing this situation. I know that if You so desired, You could make things different in a heartbeat and still bring glory to Your Name. But because I know you are good, because I believe that, and because I trust You, I will do whatever You ask and I will live out whatever Your will is for me." I don't know that I can say that and mean it completely right now. But it is going to be my prayer from now on.
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