My Soul Is Overwhelmed

 “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.” NIV Mark 14:34

This is the way of all human beings, our feelings of being overwhelmed, in an array of situations. These verses are Jesus showing human emotions as He is facing the depth of what He must do and what sinful man has done to Him. His rejection by men, impending betrayal by one of His own disciples and the coming crucifixion. 

  

35 And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will." - Mark 14:35-36

Jesus identifies with us. He was overwhelmed, He was tempted, He felt the sting of death because of our sin, He was counted with thieves and murderers as He faced the Cross, He felt the separation from His Father God as the weight of our sin was poured out on Him, and He suffered knowing He was guiltless.

He willingly suffered in our place! According to His great mercy He was obedient even to the point of death. 

Do you understand the victory that was won for you? Have you counted the cost? Do you daily walk with Him? 

Our time is short! Repent! Know the gift of His life, His death, His resurrection, His salvation, His victory over death, Satan and Hell. Endlessly praise Him for He alone is worthy!

You can't know Him without grasping that you will die in sin and be forever lost unless you fall before Him for mercy. He will know your heart, He will give you forgiveness. You must intimately know Him by the study of His word, applying that word to your life, teaching it, sharing it and obeying it.

Will you humbly receive grace by faith through Christ alone?