Jesus was in Gethsemane where He could be alone in communion with God His heavenly Father. Away from the jostle and press of the crowd. On this night, He brought Peter, James and John with Him. He longed for their companionship and fellowship in prayer at this pivotal moment of earths history. (His Crucifixion) Jesus was only a short distance from them when He fell on His face and cried out, ” O My Father, If it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will” (Matthew 26:39). Recognizing the horrors that was was before Him, Jesus pleaded with the Father to remove the cup of sorrows He was about to drink. Jesus always do the will of His father. His entire life gave glory to God. Jesus’ obedient surrender to the Father was the channel through which heavenly blessings flowed earthward. Same today as well , the Holy Spirit is poured out through surrendered hearts. ‘Faith that leads to submission to Christ’s will is the most important thing in the life of each christian’ The disciples were passionate about doing Jesus’ will so we too should do the will of God. ” We ought to obey God rather than men” ( Acts 5:29) The disciples willingly face persecution, imprisonment, and even death for Christ’s sake. They opened their hearts to the fullness of the Holy Spirit’s working and totally committed their lives to doing Gods will. Read Psalm 51 and meditate on the following verses ”Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Your generous Spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners shall be converted to You.” (Psalm 51:10-13)
Excerpt from 10 Days in the Upper Room by Mark A. Finley p.70,71.