Jesus on the Mount of Olives
First Station of the cross
On the Mount of Olives Jesus prayed alone, on his knees, with humility and obedience: "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." (Lk 22:42)
After struggling with God in prayer, Jesus was ready to enter upon the road to the cross and to follow it to the bitter end. Why would he have done this?
It is for us! Jesus willingly drank the cup of God’s wrath for us. It should have been us.
Instead, it was Jesus who drained it to the dregs.
See how much he loves you and me!
Prayer: “Lord Jesus, we can face life, knowing that when we humbly seek your will, your strength will be our strength, because you drank the cup of judgement to make us righteous in your Father’s sight. Your loving, merciful will be done, your glorious kingdom come – also in my life!” Amen
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