“And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying,
“My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.”
Matthew 26:39

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“And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying,
“My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.”
Matthew 26:39
Thanks, Crissy. It’s a shock to us when we realize that God is sovereign and we are not the kings (or queens) of our castle.
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Well said Tom.
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I agree He is sovereign even sovereign in election it’s amazing how many believers reject His sovereignty in election even limited atonement when we know Jesus saves those whom the Father gave Him
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Good quote from Ellizabeth Elliot; so true, and so convicting!
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Very conviction my dear pastor Jim.
Blessings
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Blessings to you too!
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Honest words! Elliot’s Christian witness brings out the Gospel with every word. Amen.
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