“Stay awake and pray, so that you won’t enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41
All of us have painful areas of weakness in our lives. We struggle just like Jesus’ original disciples to “stay awake and pray, so we won’t enter into temptation.” Jesus’ disciples were about to be severely tested and they didn’t even realize it. Every one of us will also be tested in our faith. Temptations to give up or give in will shower upon us and we must come to a decision concerning each one of them: Will I stand strong in the Lord, or give in to what is easy? Our spirit may be willing, but indeed our flesh is weak!
As we draw near to a time we are calling, “A Sacred Assembly,” may I ask you to “stay awake and pray?” Our church family is a blessing to so many people and the opportunities to reach our community are amazing, but we have to remain faithful and not enter into the temptation to give up when we face challenges. The Apostle Paul tells us in Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap (a harvest) if we do not lose heart.” Don’t lose heart! Don’t give up! Never just quit! God has great blessings in store for those who will consistently be faithful.
As you pray this week, please listen to the encouragement of our Lord. I know your spirit is willing, trust Jesus to help you overcome your flesh or the temptations to stray away from God’s path. Get alone with Jesus in prayer. Carve out some time to spend with Him. He has answers. He has directions. He has joy for all of us!
Remember that this Sunday, October 9th we celebrate our 7th Anniversary as a church with “A Sacred Assembly” before God. Please be here!
I love you all,
Pastor Stephen
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