This sermon looks at these verses from the perspective of Jesus.
Jesus, fully God & fully Man displays his perfect humanity in this passage. He is sorrowful at the impending cup of wrath he will drink in our place that will see him temporarily separated from the Father. Yet, he prayerfully responds in his humanity with a steadfast commitment to obey the will of his Father. The same will of the Godhead that Jesus is fully part and upon which was the reason he took on flesh.
Meditating on Jesus’ perfect love for the Father displayed in this passage can lead us to respond in multiple ways. Firstly, we can respond by worshipping Jesus for his perfect obedience driven by a perfect love for the Father. Secondly, we can acknowledge our own shortcomings in imitating Jesus’ obedience, repenting of this, and falling again upon the refreshing grace & mercy bestowed on us. Thirdly, we can fall on our knees in prayer if we feel sorrowful and be met by a compassionate & loving Father. Finally, we can pray Father let your perfect will be done in our lives.
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