Apostle Lewis Fisher Jr shows us the “Point of Emphasis”:
Man might have been able to say, God doesn’t understand the pressure of the temptation I face everyday; but God knows every trial we face.
We sometimes say: "It’s alright to have a little fun, after all, living a Christian life is so boring." Or "Nobody is right or good all the time. I’m not going to bible study or prayer tonight. I am going to enjoy myself by resting and watching a movie. I’ll tell Pastor I can’t make it." Or even "I’ll never make it. Maybe it’s just not meant for me."
All of these statements might have been alright if God did not wrap himself in flesh.
In other words, God became human and felt everything we feel today. He can relate to each one of these statements.
Man might have been able to say, God doesn’t understand the pressure of the temptation I face everyday; but God knows every trial we face.
We sometimes say: "It’s alright to have a little fun, after all, living a Christian life is so boring." Or "Nobody is right or good all the time. I’m not going to bible study or prayer tonight. I am going to enjoy myself by resting and watching a movie. I’ll tell Pastor I can’t make it." Or even "I’ll never make it. Maybe it’s just not meant for me."
All of these statements might have been alright if God did not wrap himself in flesh.
In other words, God became human and felt everything we feel today. He can relate to each one of these statements.
Scriptures: John1:1, John 4:14, Hebrews 4:15-16, Matthew 26:38
Apostle Fisher pointed out the “Point of Emphasis” in this scripture was “Watch With Me.” Having gone through sorrowful times in his flesh and wanting someone to watch with him.
He understands and can now offer sympathy to those suffering. We need someone sometimes just to be able to talk to or just comfort us during difficult times. When Jesus was sorrowful, He didn’t want someone to talk about how sorrowful He was, He wanted someone praying with him. We also need someone praying with us. We don’t need someone to intensify our sorrow but someone who can pray with us and give us a word from the Lord.
He understands and can now offer sympathy to those suffering. We need someone sometimes just to be able to talk to or just comfort us during difficult times. When Jesus was sorrowful, He didn’t want someone to talk about how sorrowful He was, He wanted someone praying with him. We also need someone praying with us. We don’t need someone to intensify our sorrow but someone who can pray with us and give us a word from the Lord.
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