Hey guys! I'm really sorry that I haven't posted in a while! I've been super busy, and my life is really hectic right now! My mom said that I was using Wattpad way too much, she she changed all the computer passwords, and blocked it on every electronic! Unfortunately, that means that it's really hard to use Wattpad! Please pray for me 🙏🏻
Anyway, my life the last few weeks have undergone a major change! I was really sick for a week, and missed the reviews for a very important math test worth 90% of my grade! I felt so sick, so horrible, and so stressed! I felt like my life was falling apart.
And that was when God really showed himself to me. All that time in bed gave me time to think, time that I had never had before due to my busy schedule. All of a sudden, instead of feeling angry and frustrated at God for bringing me such a terrible thing at such a terrible time, I understood.
Sometimes God leads us into deep water not to drown us but to cleanse us.
This is so incredibly important. I saw this on my friend's background on her phone, and I immediately memorized it and took it to heart. Going through those deep waters, that dark valley, really showed me Jesus, and strengthened my relationship with him. All of a sudden, I could feel the presence of God all around me. My prayers. . .they meant so much more. It wasn't just something I felt I had to do; I actually had a desire to talk to God. And I didn't feel stressed, or frustrated, or angry, like I do most days. . .I felt joyful. When I got better, I was so happy, every little thing seemed like a miracle! My mood improved so much! The whole day, I was thinking about what he wanted me to do instead of what I wanted myself to do. I felt whole, complete, joyful. . .and full of the Holy Spirit. My relationship with Jesus has grown so much more, and it brings me so much joy I never thought it was possible!
Anyway, I wanted to talk about the importance of today. Today, more than 2000 years ago, Jesus and his disciples has The Last Supper. I remember when we went to Milan, Italy and saw the painting of The Last Supper(we're huge travelers- I've been to 47 countries!). I was too young to recognize the importance of it. Here's Luke 22:7-34:
The Last Supper
7 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.8 Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover."
9 "Where do you want us to prepare for it?" they asked.
10 He replied, "As you enter the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him to the house that he enters, 11 and say to the owner of the house, 'The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?' 12 He will show you a large room upstairs, all furnished. Make preparations there."
13 They left and found things just as Jesus had told them. So they prepared the Passover.
14 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table.15 And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God."
17 After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, "Take this and divide it among you. 18 For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes."
19 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me."
20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.[]21 But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table.22 The Son of Man will go as it has been decreed. But woe to that man who betrays him!" 23 They began to question among themselves which of them it might be who would do this.
24 A dispute also arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest.25 Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. 26 But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves.27 For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.28 You are those who have stood by me in my trials.29 And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me,30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
31 "Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat.32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers."
33 But he replied, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death."
34 Jesus answered, "I tell you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will deny three times that you know me."
He says, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me."
The he says, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you."
Jesus died a painful, terrible death for us. He died a criminal's death for us. Crucifixion was the most horrible way to die in Roman times. But Jesus went through that horrible death, even though he was perfect in every way. He gave all of himself- for us. He spent 3 days in hell so that you and I would not have to. We need to remember the terrible sacrifice God made for us. In the song, "Your Great Name," one of the lyrics is "worthy is the lamb that was slain for us." He was slain for us. The least we can do is take up our cross daily and follow him, no matter the trials and consequences. We need to remember what he did for us.
Peter said that he would never deny Jesus, but Jesus knew better. He always knows better. He told Peter that he would deny him, and he did. Out of fear.
Honestly, you can't blame him. I thought about it for a while, and realized that I would have done the same thing as Peter. We all run in the face of fear.
We need to give up everything for Jesus. He sacrificed so much for us. We need to be brave, take up our cross, and follow him no matter what. Even if that means being embarrassed at school, because the popular kids don't approve of Christianity. Even if that means standing up for what you believe in, when people don't believe the same thing. Even if that means making sacrifices.
The song for today is Christ is Risen, by Matt Maher. It's a great song!! I'm saving the best fro Easter Sunday :)
God bless you all! Always remember what Jesus has done for you! I hope you all grow stronger in your relationships with the Lord!
~anakinpadmeforlife
Dedicated to: Skywalker15, TheUnitedFandomOf1D, arspnx, TheFandomQueen1, Ki_yomi, HarrryPotterRulz, Katnissluke431, SWfangirl2002, just_being_me_today, Jedi1616, Gryffindor_Jedi, and Finnreyshipper
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