“My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” He (Jesus) said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.” Mark 14:34
About twenty years ago, WWJD? was a popular acronym: What Would Jesus Do?
It’s a great thought, but is this completely discernible in the 21st century? I’m fairly sure the Son of God wouldn’t tweet about what He had for breakfast, but how can one be certain?
Perhaps a better question is, What DID Jesus Do? Now, this is discoverable! The scripture above, for instance, records the actual behavior of Jesus in full-blown crisis mode.
In Mark 14:32-42, we find Him in the garden with a few close friends, emotionally and physically drained by the knowledge of his impending death. The Amplified Bible says he was, “deeply distressed and extremely anguished,” and he, “fell to the ground and prayed.”
So, here are two things Jesus did during the biggest crisis of His earthly life:
- He sought comfort and guidance from God.
- He asked a few close friends to come near–both physically and in prayer.
Sounds like a winning formula.
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