The Peace of Gethsemane
Surrendering your will in the dark garden.
Jesus choosing the cup of obedience.
The big idea
Not my will, but Yours—the doorway to true spiritual peace.
Opening scripture
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”
What does “The Peace of Gethsemane” walk through?
The Peace of Gethsemane
Luke 22:42 · KJV
Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
In plain English
Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.
Living the Truth
In this passage, Luke invites us into deeper trust and alignment with God. Jesus choosing the cup of obedience. When we apply this truth, peace follows.
“Not my will, but Yours—the doorway to true spiritual peace.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, write the truth of Luke 22:42 upon my heart today. Amen.
Write it down
How does the truth of Luke 22:42 apply to your life today?
Carry This Truth
Walk with confidence knowing God's Word is faithful.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Luke 22:42. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Luke 22:42
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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