– Scripture:

     An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.

                        Luke 22:43, NIV

– Reflection:

The night before Jesus was crucified, He went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. He knew the suffering He would face. He felt weary, lonely, and so overcome with emotion that His sweat was like drops of blood. Remember that even though Jesus is fully God, He is fully man. He felt everything we have felt. He felt overwhelmed. In that moment when it seemed as though He couldn’t go on, God sent an angel to strengthen Him. God knows the weight of what you are carrying. He sees you being your best as you raise the children, fight an addiction, or face the illness. When you run out of strength, don’t worry, for angels are coming. Help is on the way. You’re going to feel strength that you didn’t have, joy when you could be discouraged, hope when you should be depressed. You’re going to have the power to endure, the favor to overcome, the determination to outlast. It’s not because of your own efforts; it’s the angels ministering to you.

Our Prayer for Today

Father, thank You that You know all the things we are carrying, and You make provisions of special strength for us all along the way. Thank You that You even send angels in various forms to minister to our needs. We believe that we have the power to endure whatever we face. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.