Mat 26:45 \u201cThen He came to His disciples and said to them, \u2018Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners.
\nMat 26:46 Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at hand.”<\/p>\n
Life often presents moments of weariness, discouragement, and uncertainty. And Jesus was not immune to these situations as a man thus he spoke these words in the Garden of Gethsemane, just before His arrest. Despite His anguish, He chose to move forward in obedience to God\u2019s will. The disciples had fallen asleep at a critical moment. Likewise, many of us become spiritually complacent, unaware of the urgency of God\u2019s call. God is calling us to wake up spiritually, to be alert and ready for His purpose.<\/p>\n
Jesus knew that His time had come, and He was prepared to face it with courage. As believers, we must recognize that we are living in crucial times. God has placed each of us in this moment for a reason. Jesus did not shrink back in fear but stepped forward into His divine destiny. In our own struggles, we must rise in faith and trust God\u2019s plan. No matter the challenges we face, we must move forward in faith, knowing God is with us.<\/p>\n
No trial can stop the fulfilment of God\u2019s purpose in our lives when we remain steadfast in Him. Jesus\u2019 words \u201cRise, let us be going\u201d are not just for the disciples but for us today. It is a call to wake up, recognize the urgency of the moment, rise in faith, and move forward despite challenges.<\/p>\n
Further readings:
\nRo.13:11
\nEph. 5:14
\n2Ti 4:2<\/p>\n
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