Texts: Ephesians 6:13 and Mark 14:32-42

Introduction
 
- Don’t ask: 'Will the evil day come?'
- It will certainly come. It’s important to be prepared to receive it.
- In the Old Testament we have Daniel (in the Lion’s den) and Jeremiah (in the wheel)
- In the New Testament, Paul and Silas (Philippi’s jail).
- The disciples. Matthew 8 (in the storm)
- And the Lord Jesus in Gethsemane. As ourselves, Jesus had no special 'armour plating'
- What attitudes does Jesus take in the evil days?

01. He prays
 
- Mark 14:32,35,39
- Mark 14:33 say that “He was sad and troubled”.
- In these words we see Jesus’ humanity.
- Then, He insists to the Father and seeks spiritual strength.
- We can’t let go of the super-natural power.
- Jesus’ himself needed this power, so do we.

02.He shares

- Mark 14:33,34,37
- Five thousands had of the bread. 70 people were sent. 12 were chosen as disciples.
- But only 3 were close to Jesus.
-He calls his friends asking them to pray with him.
- Luke 22:28-29 “You have stayed with me”
- What do we need to find in the church?

• The possibility of a service.
• To practice our spiritual gifts
• To have a friend

- When alone, it’s easier to be defeated by Satan.
- James 5:16. When we confess, we dismantle Satan’s trap.

03.He presents his pain to the Father.

- Mark 14:36
- Abba= Father, demonstrates intimacy. Romans 8:15.
- In the Old Testament people should not use the name of God.
- Jesus created a new intimacy with the Father, going to the cross.
- Illustration: In Job chapter 30 , we see Job’s protest
- Job 19:25. Job’s declaration of Faith
- James 1:2. Talks about joy in the middle of trials.
- We have no means to run out from trials.

 04. He understood that other people’s help were limited.

- Mark 14:37,40
- In certain moments we have to face our troubles alone.
- Mark 14:42: “Get up! Let’s go.”
- Mature people understand this. Don’t throw their problems on others.

Conclusion

- Philippians 4:5. Balance seen by everyone.
- Jesus’ example: Mark 14:48-50.

• He faces Judas
• He faces the religious leaders.
• Restores the servant’s ear. ( Luke 22:51 )
• Stays alone ( Mark 14:50 )