“Then He came to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. Get up, let’s go; behold, the one who is betraying Me is near!” (Matthew 26:45-46)
The hour is at hand. We all face our dark evenings when things we cannot comprehend come upon us. Like the disciples, we are tempted to run away. Like the disciples, even though we may betray the Lord, we can pray that His Holy Spirit will restore us to face battles yet to come. Facing a battle will come. Will you continue to flee or will you turn to the Lord and follow His lead?
Lord, You know where I have been and the things I have done. You know what I need to learn how to be faithful. With You I cannot fake it or pretend. Lead me to learn to never fake it or pretend, but humbly walk in the truth You have revealed. Awaken me to the truth of eternity and help me to live now in this moment in preparation of being with You forever.
Lord Jesus, You know betrayal. I have betrayed You and You continued loving me. Take me away from the place where I betray You so that I may be ready for every hour that comes. You invite me into the fray of the battles of this age. Lead me according to Your goodness and the Father’s will to do what is right and fitting in each moment You give me. Help me to learn how to be faithful. Amen.
