Mark 14:33-34 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; [34] And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.
We can’t imagine the struggle our Lord faced in Gethsemane as He began to look toward Calvary and the suffering He would endure. The physical torment is beyond comprehension, not to mention the agony of the holy, sinless Savior bearing the sins of the world.
Peter, James, and John had slept through Christ’s prayer. Rather than finding strength and help for what was about to happen, they found themselves weak and unsure. A few moments later when Jesus was arrested they fled in fear.
It’s important that we spend time with the Lord and seek His strength and guidance. In the good times we must prepare for the storm.
Don’t allow an attitude of complacency to bring weakness to your life.
