05/21 Luke 22:52-53
Then Jesus spoke to the leading priests and captains of the Temple guard and the other leaders who headed the mob. “Am I some dangerous criminal,” he asked, “that you have come armed with swords and clubs to arrest me? 53 Why didn’t you arrest me in the Temple? I was there every day. But this is your moment, the time when the power of darkness reigns.”
STRUGGLE
Service to Jesus always involves struggle. We serve a risen Savior and the powers of darkness are always trying to blow out the light. Darkness cannot dispel light. One-candlelight can be seen from thousands of feet away. Let your light shine and surrender you life to fight the fight of faith and service.
Category - Devotionals
05/20 Luke 22:49-51
When the other disciples saw what was about to happen, they exclaimed, “Lord, should we fight? We brought the swords!” 50 And one of them slashed at the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear. 51 But Jesus said, “Don’t resist anymore.” And he touched the place where the man’s ear had been and healed him.
WHAT?
What are we to do when we face opposition? It all depends on what the Lord has us doing. Sometimes we do not oppose others. Sometimes we do oppose those that are pushing against the cause of Christ. The key to what we do is staying close to Jesus and asking Him what we are to do. He will lead us step by step as we surrender to serving Him. He is worthy of our total service and sacrifice. Serve the Lord with gladness for He is Lord of all things.
05/19 Luke 22:47-48
But even as he said this, a mob approached, led by Judas, one of his twelve disciples. Judas walked over to Jesus and greeted him with a kiss. 48 But Jesus said, “Judas, how can you betray me, the Son of Man, with a kiss?”
KNEW
Jesus already knew about Judas. So tragic that Judas would walk off into the abyss for self-centered reasons. Check yourself. Are you surrendering to passion or self to betray Christ? We must look to the way we live.
05/18 Luke 22:43-46
Then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened him. 44 He prayed more fervently, and he was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood. 45 At last he stood up again and returned to the disciples, only to find them asleep, exhausted from grief. 46 “Why are you sleeping?” he asked. “Get up and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you.”
PRAY
When we are faced with insurmountable challenges or obstacles we should pray. Not passing prayer. Not quick prayer but deep, lengthy, committed, surrendered obedient prayer. All of life’s challenges should be covered with prayer.
05/17 Luke 22:41-42
He walked away, about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will, not mine.”
WILL
Jesus surrendered His life to the control of the Father. His will was under the control of the Father. He led a perfect life and then surrendered His life to pay the price for our sin.
05/16 Luke 22:38
“Lord,” they replied, “we have two swords among us.” “That’s enough,” he said. 39 Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives. 40 There he told them, “Pray that you will not be overcome by temptation.”
PRAY
Pray that you will not be overcome by temptation. All of us are susceptible to the Evil One. Only Jesus can overcome the temptation we face. Call upon the name of the Lord and He will intercede for you and you will not fail.
05/15 Luke 22:36-37
“But now,” he said, “take your money and a traveler’s bag. And if you don’t have a sword, sell your clothes and buy one! 37 For the time has come for this prophecy about me to be fulfilled: ‘He was counted among those who were rebels.’ Yes, everything written about me by the prophets will come true.”
GO
Jesus calls us to go into the world and proclaim the Gospel. He will be with us. We do not have to rely on worldly things but in fact can trust totally in Him. We are called to trust and obey as we go proclaimed the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
05/14 Luke 22:35
Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out to preach the Good News and you did not have money, a traveler’s bag, or extra clothing, did you lack anything?” “No,” they replied.
WHAT?
What do you need that Jesus hasn’t supplied? Ask Him for what you need. Then obey what He says for you to do. Too often we have what we need but are not willing to us it. Jesus loves you. Love one another.
05/13 Luke 22:34
But Jesus said, “Peter, let me tell you something. The rooster will not crow tomorrow morning until you have denied three times that you even know me.”
WEAKNESS
We have a great weakness towards sin. Every one of us has this weakness and we cannot conquer it without Jesus. We spend time with Him. We let Him control us and still we fail. Do not fear for in our failure is the opportunity to change and know Him better. Sin is serious and so is Jesus.
05/12 Luke 22:33
Peter said, “Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, and even to die with you.”
WEAK
Peter discovered how weak he truly was when he denied Jesus. We are weak and will not survive without the Lord’s strength. Stay in the Word and commit yourself to be faithful in prayer or you will find yourself denying Jesus.