LET THIS CUP PASS FROM ME:

Have you ever prayed and prayed and seems God is not listening? Sometimes when we pray we may be praying against God's will or against His plan for us. Even Jesus him self went into a Garden and prayed three times for this cup...( divine appointment....referring to his trial, crucifixion, and beating that was soon approaching )..to pass from HIM. He even ask his disciples to watch for HIM and tarry. When He returned He found them Sleeping. Imagine the pain, disappointment, and loss he felt when He found them sleeping. A need so urgent, a pain so great, yet HE only ask for his friends to tarry and watch and they could not for sleeping.

Now we know this was the will of the Father that the Son give His life for Us. when we need prayer or someone ask you to pray for them, how much praying is done & how much sleeping is done?

Matthew 26
Mt 26:1
And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,
Mt 26:2
Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified

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Mt 26:36
Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

Mt 26:37
And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

Mt 26:38
Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

Mt 26:39
And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

Mt 26:40
And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
Mt 26:41
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

This is oh so true the spirit ( the one dwelling inside us is willing ) but the flesh, our own wants and desires is weak. Pray for God to strengthen you and give you wisdom. And when ye pray, pray for HIS will to be done in your life.

Mt 26:42
He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

Mt 26:43
And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

Mt 26:44
And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.
Mt 26:45
Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

We must ask according to His will, not ours! Our Lord Jesus set that perfect example.

Matthew 26:42 "He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done."
Matthew 6:10 "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven."

Matthew 6:7-8 "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him."

So how do we know the Will of God? Through prayer and studying the Word of God! We have to get inside His Word. Know what it says for ourselves. When ye pray remember to pray for HIS will to be done in you life. If your prayer is not being answerd perhaps it is just not the right time, or perhaps God has chosen something different. What ever the reason do keep praying. Ask HIM to show you HIS will. *******Maybe he is only testing your Faith or should I say BUILDING Your faith...................

Sometimes we need to thank HIM for the unanswered prayers as well. The Spirit knows what is best for us. Can you imagine what this world would be like if God answered every prayer that came before HIM. Where would you be? Who would you be with? What would your life really be like if God answered your prayers based only on your wants. Do you give your children EVERYTHING!!!!!! They ask for? A child that gets everything is often spoiled and does not listen or appreciate things. However You do give them what they need and alot of what they want. The same holds true for our Heavenly Father.

Blessing of the Day

May you walk in the presence of the Almighty, May you seek Him and Know HIs will in your life. May God Bless you with Wisdom and Knowledge.

HIS friend and yours