Jesus asked his friends to watch and pray with Him. After agonizing in prayer privately, He returned for some encouragement and found his “faithful” ones sound asleep. Second and third times, ditto. Asleep.
While we sigh and shake our heads at the disciples' lack of zeal, let's be honest and ask ourselves, how is my zeal for the Lord? Do I set aside time for deep, searching prayer? Do I make time to study God's word, then meditate on it, that the Spirit may gain some leverage and effect change in me? Is my “devotional life” one of dry duty or of passionate pursuit?
Isn't it interesting to see just how much Jesus was expecting of His disciples? And how badly He wants to hear you prayers and mine? He's waiting—are we awake?
Prayer: Lord, I know that every moment of day cannot be a spiritual high...but I know that my passion for You and Your ways isn't very strong many days of the week (Month? Year?) Forgive me and lead me into deeper devotion to You. Amen.
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