Introduction

Good morning, beloved! It's a joy to see you all here today, eager to be nourished by the Word of God. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family, bound together by the love of our Savior. In a world where chaos and confusion often reign, we are here to seek solace, strength, and wisdom from the timeless truths of the Gospel.

Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in a profound passage from the book of Matthew, where we witness our Savior Jesus Christ in His most human and divine moments. It is a passage that takes us to the very heart of His mission, His sacrifice, and His victory.

So, as we venture into the depths of this passage, let's ask ourselves: How can we follow in the footsteps of our Savior? How can we surrender our will to the Father, just as Jesus did in the Garden of Gethsemane, before Pontius Pilate at Gabbatha, and on the cross at Golgotha?

Let us pray. Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today with humble hearts, eager to learn from Your Word. Open our eyes, our ears, and our hearts to the truths You have for us today. Help us to understand the depth of Jesus' sacrifice and the victory it brings. May we, like Jesus, submit our will to Yours, no matter the cost. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Gethsemane Grounds for Fleshly Victory

As we look at the scene in Gethsemane, we see Jesus in His humanity, feeling the weight of what is to come. He is sorrowful and troubled, His soul overwhelmed to the point of death. Yet, in this moment of profound agony, He does not run from His mission. He does not seek to escape the pain that awaits Him. Instead, He goes to His Father in prayer, seeking His will above all else.

Surrender is not a word we often associate with victory. In the world's eyes, to surrender is to lose, to admit defeat. But in the kingdom of God, surrender is the path to victory. It is in surrendering our will to the Father, in laying down our desires and our plans, that we find true freedom, true peace, and true victory.

But how do we do this? How do we surrender our will to the Father? The answer is found in the second part of Jesus' prayer. He prays, 'Yet not as I will, but as you will.' This is a prayer of submission, of trust, of faith. It is a prayer that acknowledges the Father's sovereignty, His wisdom, and His goodness. It is a prayer that says, 'I trust You, Father. I trust that Your will is good, pleasing, and perfect. I trust that You know what is best for me. And so, I surrender my will to Yours.'

Finally, let's consider the outcome of Jesus' prayer. Despite His agony, despite His fleshly desires, He submits to the Father's will. And because of His obedience, He is able to endure the cross, scorn its shame, and sit down at the right hand of the throne of God. He is able to conquer death, hell, and the grave. He is able to secure our salvation and our victory.

Gabbatha Gains for Worldly Victory

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