Holy Week 2026 | Tuesday: Gethsemane

Scripture: Matthew 26:31–56 | ~11 minIn the hours before his arrest, Jesus does something that might surprise you: he falls on his face and asks his Father if there's any other way. This is not calm, detached acceptance. This is agony — the fully human, sinless recoil from suffering and death.And yet, three times he prays. And three times he surrenders.In this episode:The contrast between Jesus' resolve and the disciples' weakness — and what it meansWhy Jesus' emotional anguish is not a lack of faith, but an expression of itJudas' betrayal kiss — and Jesus' stunning responseWhat it means that Jesus could have called down twelve legions of angels — and chose not toReflection: Jesus didn't wait for perfect followers before he gave his life. He wasn't looking for people who had it all together. Take time today to be honest with God about your struggles — you don't have to clean yourself up first.Hear the message for this week's devotional on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristFellowshipMcKinneyGet the written devotional at: https://cfhome.org/EGDIf you are in the North Dallas area and would like to join us for services each week, you can find all the information at https://cfhome.org.