Matthew 26:36-39 Then comes Jesus with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, Sit you here, while I go and pray yonder.… There are several instructive features in our Saviour's prayer in His hour of trial. 1. It was lonely prayer. He withdrew even from His three favoured disciples. Believer, be much in solitary prayer, especially in times of trial. 2. It was humble prayer. Luke says He knelt, but another evangelist says He "fell on His face." Where, then, must be thy place, thou humble servant of the great Master? What dust and ashes should cover thy head? Humility gives us good foot-hold in prayer. There is no hope of prevalence with God unless we abase ourselves that He may exalt us in due time. 3. It was filial prayer — "Abba, Father." You will find it a stronghold in the day of trial to plead your adoption. You have no rights as a subject, you have forfeited them by your treason. 4. It was persevering prayer. He prayed three times. Cease not until you prevail. 5. It was the prayer of resignation — "Nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou wilt." (C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. |
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