Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Mind of Christ - Obedience (part I)

June 21st, 2011
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Jesus was reverently and totally submissive to God’s will

~Matthew 26:36-46

• Three desires were expressed by Jesus in this of prayer.

1. He wanted to have disciples join in his struggles.
2. He wanted to forgo the bitter cup.
3. He wanted to obey the will of God.

• His strongest desire is to obey God, overcame the other desires of his life.

Hebrews 5:7-8 - He was heard because of his reverent submission

Jesus possessed an all consuming desire to obey God

• John 4:34 - His food was to do the will of him who sent him
• John 5:19 - whatever the Father does the Son also does

Key Phrase: Jesus' strongest desire is to obey God, overcame the other desires of his life