Luke 22:24-53 How Will We React?

I particularly focused on the Garden of Gethsemane and the events that took place there.  I was drawn to what my commentary showed me:

“The first Adam rebelled in the Garden of Eden and brought sin and death into the world, but the Last Adam submitted in the Garden of Gethsemane and brought life and salvation for all who believe.”

“Jesus is the Son of God and knew full well that He would be raised from the dead and yet His soul experienced agony as He anticipated what lay before Him.  He would be humiliated and abused and suffer shame and pain on the cross.  But even more, He would be made sin for us and separated from the Father.  He called this solemn experience drinking the cup.”

“Peter made a number of serious mistakes when he attacked Malchus with his sword.  To begin with, Peter was fighting the wrong enemy with the wrong weapon.  Our enemies are not flesh and blood and they cannot be defeated with ordinary weapons … Peter also revealed the wrong attitude and trusted the wrong energy.  While Jesus was surrendering, Peter was busy declaring war … His whole approach to the situation was not at all Christ-like.”

“Each of us must decide whether we will go through life pretending like Judas; or fighting like Peter, or yielding to God’s perfect will like Jesus.  Will it be the kiss, the sword, or the cup?”

Father, when I face adversity, please help me to react the way Jesus did.  Help me to yield to Your perfect will.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford