Lessons from the Garden of Gethsemane

Grace Fellowship Church

Closing Thought: In the Garden of Gethsemane, we see Jesus' full humanity displayed on the night of His arrest. He was overcome with sadness, sorrow, anguish, depression, and terror at the prospect of His impending torture and crucifixion. Jesus knew He was about to bear God's wrath against sin. So, He turned to God the Father in prayer and was given the strength to carry out His calling. Beloved, when we face similar struggles--sadness, sorrow, anguish, depression, and fear--may we follow Jesus' example. Instead of turning to sleep, alcohol, nicotine, or legal or illegal mind-altering drugs, let us pray to our Heavenly Father, trusting that He will empower us to live our His purpose for our lives.