“He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed. He told them, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭26‬:‭37‬-‭39‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Life hits hard. We face rejection, disappointments, heartbreak, and moments of deep pain. And sometimes, we wonder, “Does God even understand what I’m going through?”

But here’s the powerful truth: Jesus does.

In Matthew 26:37-39, we see Jesus, the Son of God, the Savior of the world , crushed with grief, overwhelmed with sorrow, and struggling with the weight of His mission. He felt what we feel. He faced the deepest agony a human could endure.

Yet, in His darkest hour, He modeled something powerful: surrender.
“My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”

This moment in Gethsemane teaches us

1. Pain is real, but so is God’s plan. Jesus didn’t ignore His suffering. He acknowledged it. But He also surrendered to God’s greater purpose.
2. God’s will must supersede our pain. Jesus didn’t let His emotions lead Him; He let God’s plan take the lead.
3. There is always a gain greater than the pain. Jesus’ suffering led to resurrection, redemption, and eternal life for all who believe.

Whatever you’re facing today, you are not alone. Jesus understands, and He has already walked the path of pain to show us the way to victory. If you feel crushed, take heart; your Gethsemane is not the end of your story. Trust that God’s will is leading you to something greater.

Stay in faith. Stay surrendered. Stay hopeful. 🙏❤️