Lent | Week 4: Jesus' Journey to the CrossSample

Jesus' Arrest

In the middle of his arrest, Jesus had the power to call on God for rescue, but he didn’t. He knew God could step in and stop everything. But he also knew there was a greater purpose in the pain. Even in his suffering, Jesus never doubted God’s power. He trusted that, even in silence, God was still in control.

When we go through pain, it’s easy to wonder if God sees us, if he cares. We might even feel like he’s powerless to stop our suffering. But Jesus shows us a different perspective, one that trusts God’s strength even when it feels like he isn’t intervening.

What situation in your life do you need to trust God with? Where do you need to believe that he’s still at work even when you don’t see it?

Prayer: God, when I face pain, help me to trust that you are still in control. Even when I don’t understand, give me faith to believe you are working for a greater purpose. Amen.