Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Grace for your spirit. April 11, 2012

Grace for your spirit
Keep watching and praying, that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41

When Jesus delivered this message to His closest disciples, they had no idea how important it would be for them. While they should have been watching and praying, they were sleeping instead. Trouble was just around the corner with the arrest of Jesus. They thought they were prepared for anything, but they didn't know how tough it would be. Trouble may be just around the corner for us today. Our spirit may be willing, but our flesh is weak too. Let's not assume that we are strong enough for any challenge. May we make a new commitment to stay alert, watch, pray, and be aware of the temptation to doze off. Trials and temptations can overtake us, but Jesus can supply us with the grace to overcome. Let's watch and pray in troubled and peaceful times.

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