TOPIC : HEAVEN'S BURDEN BEARERS
TEXT : MATHEW 26 : 36-46
36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.
37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.
38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
39 And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt
40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.
44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.
45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
46 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.
Jesus my redeemer was faced with the most challenging burden of all, laying down his life for the redemption of mankind.
He took three of His disciples to a place that is called Gethsemane to help Him intercede in prayer.
Satan was battling to negotiate our salvation, our Savior need the prayer power to fight this horrendous attack.
If God in man's clothing needed prayer for a situation, certainly Pastor Obinna needs prayer so he would not fall.
Any Pastor whose people are not praying for is a disaster that is waiting to happen.
Please House of Faith remember me always in your prayers.
Beloved that is reading this devotional, please pray for your pastors in order to avert the plans of devil.
Please set up prayer teams for me, always remember me in your prayers.
Your Pastor is daily assaulted with temptations of pride, laziness, anger and lust among other things.
They need your prayers to be above reproach.
God bless you as you start to pray for them and even asking other people to join you in praying for them.
With the God I serve, nothing shall be impossible.
Your case is not bigger than God.
May you have a God filled weekend in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Your Victory is already guaranteed
It is well, do not give up, with God all things are possible
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For further reading, read Matthew 26 : 36 - 46.
Pastor Obi Ejikeme
Senior Pastor
House of faith, Nigeria
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