Charles Haddon Spurgeon
March 22nd — Morning Reading
“And He went a little farther, and fell on His face, and prayed.” — Matthew 26:39
There are several instructive features in our Saviour’s prayer in His hour of trial. It was lonely prayer. He withdrew even from His three favored disciples. Believer, be much in solitary prayer, especially in times of trial. Family prayer, social prayer, prayer in the Church, will not suffice, these are very precious, but the best beaten spice will smoke in your incense container in your private devotions, where no ear hears but God’s.
It was humble (having modest estimate of one’s own importance) prayer. Luke says He knelt, but another evangelist says He “fell on His face.” Where, then, is Your place, you humble servant of the great Master? What dust and ashes should cover your head! Humility gives us much security in prayer. There is no hope of prevalence (a superiority in numbers or amount) with God unless we lower ourselves that He may exalt us in due time.
It was devoted and loyal prayer. “Abba, Father.” You will find it a stronghold (a place that protects you from attack) in the day of trial to plead your adoption (your place as a child of God). You have no rights as a subject, you have given them up by your crime (guilt); but nothing can forfeit a child’s right to a father’s protection. Do not be afraid to say, “My Father, hear my cry.”
Observe that it was persistent and ongoing prayer. He prayed three times. Cease not until you prevail. Be as the insistent widow, whose continual coming earned what her first prayer could not win. Continue in prayer and be thankful.
Lastly, it was the prayer of resignation (giving up a position). “Nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.” Yield, and God yields. Let it be as God wills, and God will determine for the best. Be content to leave your prayer in his hands, who knows when to give, and how to give, and what to give, and what to withhold. So pleading, seriously, persistently, yet with humility and surrender, you shalt surely prevail. Edited by Tammy Nichols for easy reading.
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