Terrible pain from a kidney stone that would not relent brought me to my knees, begging for His help. I realized that I had never truly went to Him fully ever before. 100% of my mind fully focused on Christ for an extended period of time in constant agony brought me to His feet, powerless and fully aware that I needed Him and without Him I had no hope.
What spiritual foundation are you building on this week?
this week I am building on my foundation of faith and strength as I fight battles in the mind . There are strongholds that need to be defeated in the mind. Just the scripture says God has given us a spirit of truth, love, and of a sound mind
Do you understand why the disciples fled and left Jesus?
I probably would've followed them too. Watching your friend, teacher, the person you truly believed to be the Messiah, beaten, humiliated and murdered, it would've seemed like everything you'd done and seen was for nothing. But thank God that Jesus rose again, and he forgave them, and us.
What situation makes you rely on Jesus' authority over circumstances?
I rely on Jesus’ authority when life feels uncertain and things are out of my control. Sometimes I don't understand why certain things happen, but I'm reminded that Jesus is greater than anything I'm facing. I’m learning to trust Him, have faith, and remember that even in the middle of the storm, He is still in control. 💗
Do you understand why the disciples fled and left Jesus?
They are human just like us and they didn’t understand what Jesus meant when he said he would be king. They thought he would be an earthly king during their time, not the savior of all of eternity. They weren’t willing to die for him like Jesus was willing to do for all who believe in Him.
What part of Jesus' experience at Gethsemane stands out to you most?
What stands out most is how Jesus knew the pain and price he would have to endure fo his fathers will to be done and he still trusted him. This reminds this is how we should want to give our lives to Christ even through uncertainty and concerns. This will reveal where our heart is and if we fully trust him.
When have you felt the need to protect your faith?
I’m trying to provide guidance to a lost family member trapped in self deception, pain, anger, and loneliness. Their perspective on God and their distress can cause you to question what you know and I must be strong lest I could be consumed by the fire I hope to snatch my cousin from. It’s not a small thing.
Do you understand why the disciples fled and left Jesus?
The disciples felt the instinct to flee because they beared witness to what persecution looks like at the garden when Jesus was taken. They felt vulnerable. They felt their lives being targeted. When at the table when Jesus proclaimed to go make disciples of all nations, they did not realize how tough this world would be on them until the moment they saw Jesus being tortured and crucified.
Do you agree with Paul's choice to trust Philemon's response?
Absolutely! As believers we are held to a high standard and should expect love out of each other no matter the circumstances because Jesus has that grace for us