Saturday – Mark 14:36-38
Mark 14:36-38
”Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Jesus literally prayed to the Father what He would then ask Simon Peter (and consequently all of us) to observe. Surrender your flesh—your plan, your desires, your way—and value what is eternal over what is temporary. He never asks us to do something He Himself has not done. Jesus’ surrender began with a confession of faith: “Everything is possible for you.” The act of surrender begins with declaring God’s ability—He then helps us rightly choose between what is temporary versus what is eternal. Our faith in Him makes it possible to fully surrender.
Father, You are able! Thank you, Jesus, for Your complete surrender. I want to be like You. As an act of faith, Lord, I choose to say, “Not my will, but Yours.” I hand to You what I desire. I want what You desire and ask You to help me choose what is significant for eternity over what is temporary. Holy Spirit, thank You for helping me and making the hard things easier. I love You, Lord Jesus, and thank You for Your surrender and eternal victory! Glory to You, King Jesus!
