“The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” ~ Matt. 26:41
I like one old writer’s comment on this text of how Jesus’ words helped ease the disciples embarrassment for sleeping while He was agonizing in prayer. Not by a stern rebuke or an unending scolding. But by simply letting them know He understood their weaknesses and limitations. Precious truth, is it not, that our God became flesh that He might understand our weaknesses? Much of the book of Hebrews is about this very thing.
He’s acquainted with our human nature. Not only the important issues we face in life, but the trivial also. For example: having a limited wardrobe; parents who almost got a divorce; physical exhaustion; loved ones misunderstanding; being grieved; extreme loneliness; fixing breakfast; being laughed at; criticized for His Godly life; rebuked by an inferior; having to borrow a penny; to weep and groan; and to suffer excruciating pain in death. Not to mention a host of other things associated with mankind.
Sitting on the side of her little girl’s bed, after prayer and a kiss goodnight, the mother rose to leave the bedroom and turn out the light. But before she could, the wee one explained, “Mommy, I’m afraid in the dark.” To which the mother replied, “You need not be. God is here, although you can’t see Him.” The girl answered, “I know, but I want someone with skin on him.” And this is exactly what God did for us, His fearful children. “And the Word (God) was made flesh and dwelt among us.”
NO one understands like Jesus, When you falter on the way.
Though you fail Him, sadly fail Him, He will pardon You today.
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