DROPS OF BLOOD

“And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.  And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.  And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”

Luke 22:41-44 KJV

Charles Hutchinson Gabriel wrote a beautiful hymn about our precious Saviour “I Stand Amazed in the Presence”.  “For me it was in the garden He prayed: “Not My will, but Thine.” He had no tears for His own griefs, But sweat drops of blood for mine.”  Do you understand that Jesus shed His blood for you?

How we must hurt Jesus and break His heart when we don’t take the time to fellowship with Him.  Jesus, the Saviour of the world, suffered more and endured more pain and agony than You and I will ever know.  After all that Jesus has done for us, how can we do less than give Him our heart, our life and our time? 

Sometimes, even though I know better, satan tries to convince me Jesus doesn’t love me and then I remember the cross and the blood that He shed for me.  When satan lies to you and he will lie to you, remember the cross and the unconditional and unending love Jesus has for you.

Heavenly Father, I pray for those who will read this devotion.  Please help them to realize how much You love them and how much Jesus loves them.  I pray for those who are lonely, discouraged, and heartbroken and who feel all alone.  Please comfort and encourage them.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen. 

Joanne Lowe

April 26, 2018