Daily Devo | The Quietness of True Courage (New Testament in a Year, Matthew 26:26-44)

After the Last Supper, Jesus warns his disciples that they will all fall away. Peter then insists he will never abandon Jesus — only for Jesus to predict Peter’s denial. When Jesus invites his closest disciples to pray with him, Peter's resolve fades into weary sleep, leaving Jesus alone in prayer. Unlike the bravado of the disciples, Jesus demonstrates true courage in the quiet of the garden; he fully expresses his own desires yet unreservedly surrenders to the will of his Father.

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For Reflection:

- What stands out to you about Jesus’ struggle in Gethsemane?

- Where in your life do you relate to the disciples' weakness? Where do you relate to Jesus’ surrender?

- What does Jesus’ prayer teach you about the kind of prayers that honor God?

- How might God be inviting you to watch and pray more intentionally in this season?

- Prayer: Heavenly Father, grant me enough courage and trust to surrender to your will like Jesus did.