Preparing to spend quiet time with the Father, Jesus asked James, John and Peter to stand watch, only to find them sleeping. This reminds me of the warning we just read about in Chapter 13 to "stay awake". Throughout the Paul's letters in the New Testament, we are told to be on guard and James, John and Peter were told the same thing by Jesus personally, and they failed to do so.
How does Jesus find us? Are we on guard or does He find us asleep? Jesus responded to Peter (also called Simon), "Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour? Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit is indeed willing, but the flesh is weak." This is significant, even for us today because Jesus tells us through Paul's letters, to be on guard (i.e. Ephesians 6:10-20) lest we fall into temptation. Let Jesus find us on guard rather lazy and asleep. Let Him find us prepared for battle, prepared for temptation, prepared for the lion who is prowling around looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8).
Even when you think you are strong, your flesh is weak. Stay in prayer and stay on guard.
~Leanne~
How does Jesus find us? Are we on guard or does He find us asleep? Jesus responded to Peter (also called Simon), "Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour? Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit is indeed willing, but the flesh is weak." This is significant, even for us today because Jesus tells us through Paul's letters, to be on guard (i.e. Ephesians 6:10-20) lest we fall into temptation. Let Jesus find us on guard rather lazy and asleep. Let Him find us prepared for battle, prepared for temptation, prepared for the lion who is prowling around looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8).
Even when you think you are strong, your flesh is weak. Stay in prayer and stay on guard.
~Leanne~
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