Maundy Thursday
Today is Maundy Thursday the day before Good Friday when we will be specifically remembering Christ’s crucifixion.
It occurred to me during our service tonight though that without the events of Maundy Thursday there would have been no Good Friday. On the evening before he was crucified, Jesus shared the Passover meal with his disciples as he prepared to face his last night on earth before his death. He then went into the garden of Gethsemane and spent time in prayer with God praying “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” (Luke 22:42 ESV)
Three times Jesus wrestled in prayer by himself, as his disciples kept falling asleep and could not keep watch with him. Matthew suggests that he spent 3 hours in prayer. Jesus then arose from his knees determined to follow God’s path to Calvary. If he had not made that decision then Good Friday could not have happened. What a momumentous night that was for the human race!
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