> The Company of Friends > > Then Jesus went with his followers to a place called Gethsemane. He > said to them, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." He took Peter and > the two sons of Zebedee with him, and he began to be very sad and > troubled. He said to them, "My heart is full of sorrow, to the point of > death. Stay here and watch with me." -- Matthew 26:36-38 (NCV) > > KEY THOUGHT: > It's hard to imagine Jesus needing anything if we divorce his divine > nature from his his human nature. But God never allowed that divorce. > Jesus faced the same struggles and needs we do as mortals. He knows what > lies ahead for him. He knows he will be abandoned by all those he has > invested himself in. But before that that horrible journey begins, he > wants the companionship of those closest to him. And he wants this > companionship while he prays! > > PRAYER: > Father, I confess that sometimes I am caught up in my own > self-sufficiency and thoughts of independence when I know, deep down, that > I need the strength and support of other believers. Forgive me when I > think too much of my own strength and when I am to proud to ask for the > help of fellow Christians. Humble me gently so I that I will open my heart > to the help and companionship of Christian friends. In Jesus' name I pray. > Amen.
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