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Don’t Give In to External Pressure (Part 2)

On this third day of our study, we explore the powerful example of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane before His crucifixion. In this place, Jesus faced intense pressure and anguish over what was to come, but instead of giving in, He surrendered to the will of the Father.

In these verses, we see how Jesus faced the extreme pressure of bearing the weight of the world’s sin on His shoulders. Despite the anguish, Jesus remained committed to God’s will, praying fervently and surrendering completely to His plan.

The Garden of Gethsemane holds deep spiritual significance. Just as an olive is pressed to produce oil, Jesus was pressed by the weight of sin and suffering to come.

But instead of giving in to that pressure, He embraced the process and surrendered to the Father’s will. He prayed with fervor and humility, recognizing that God's will was greater than His own comfort or convenience.

This passage teaches us that pressure isn’t always negative—it can be a means of producing a greater level of spiritual oil in our lives. Just like a pressed olive yields fresh oil, the pressure we face in life can lead to spiritual growth and deeper intimacy with God.

Rather than fearing pressure or avoiding it, we should learn to embrace it and trust that God will use it for our good. Every challenge we face is an opportunity to strengthen our faith and grow in our knowledge of God.

Let us be willing to embrace pressure and trust in God’s transforming power in our lives. Don’t give in—let God use pressure to produce a greater level of spiritual oil within you.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, help us follow Jesus’ example, embracing pressure in our lives and trusting that You will use it for our good and Your glory. Teach us to surrender to Your will amid trials and difficulties, trusting in Your power to sustain and strengthen us. May every pressure we face produce a greater level of spiritual oil, drawing us closer to You and Your purpose. In Jesus’ name, amen.