Looking Toward Jesus:
Jesus is in anguish. Can you see it on his face? Do you hear it in his words? Imagine the the thoughts and feelings raging inside of Jesus. The moment of truth has arrived and he must now enter fully into his vocation as The Messiah, he must now embrace the cross. Jesus sits there alone, in anguish, crying out to God. Go there, sit with him, imagine yourself on your knees with Jesus in this moment of agony on the Mount of Olives. What does it feel like? What do you see, hear, smell, and think?
Looking Inward:
Have you ever wondered how Jesus’ best friends could fall asleep when he was experiencing such and intense moment? Have you ever had friends that seemed to fall asleep while your life fell apart? Have you been that friend, have you known someone experiencing crisis and yet you stayed at a comfortable distance? What is it that draws us to that place where the disciples were? What does it take to motivate us to stand with others in and through difficult moments?
Looking Outward:
Who do you know that is in some sort of crisis or agony right now? How can you stand with them? How do you think they would want you to stand with them?
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