The Healing Process

Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”

(Matthew 26:36-38)

Gethsemane . . . meaning oil press . . . east of Jerusalem on the Mt. of Olives . . . where olives were crushed and ground . . . where Jesus' heart would be crushed and broken for each one of us!

Yet just as the healing properties are olive oil are known, Jesus began His healing process for each of us!

Nothing we face today can compare even to the beginning of Jesus' suffering for us. Even as Christ suffered, his friends and committed disciples could not stick with Him . . . they fell asleep. They were there, but not involved . . . not able to help! As we suffer we may feel all alone even though folks are with us. However, God is there . . . He will never leave us! We may not see Him, but He is not sleeping! But like our Savior . . . we need to cry out to Him . . . let Him know our pain! (Matthew 26:39-44)

As the Lord encourages us, let us remember to be there for those in need . . . not to sleep on their pain but to remain with them through their suffering.

Gethsemene comes for everyone at some point in life. This valley is usually the beginning of the healing process. It is rock bottom! One can only go up. Are we willing to admit our needs to God and accept His healing in our lives? Even more so are we willing to be a part of the healing process for others?