Twenty-something 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 post a picture of what He had for breakfast on Instagram, but how can one be certain?
A better question is, What did Jesus do? This is easily discovered! The scripture below, for instance, records the actual behavior of Jesus in full-blown crisis mode.
“My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” He said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.”
Jesus- Mark 14:34 (NIV)
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.”
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 strategy.
Circle the prayer wagons!
P.S. There’s nothing inherently wrong with asking ourselves, “What would Jesus do?” The Holy Spirit will often fill in the blanks for us in these situations. However, referring back to what Christ actually did–provided we have a record of it–is even better.🤗
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