Good Morning,

"And He went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." Matthew 26:39 (KJV)
 
I love this verse in the Bible, actually the whole description of Jesus and His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane is very special to me. I have followed Jesus’ example many times by falling on my face and praying in desperate need of His Help. I have also at times asked for things in prayer and reluctantly, only because I knew it was what I must do……asked for His Will over mine. And I have also been guilty of falling asleep on Jesus when I should have been praying!
 
But there is a little phrase that might be easy to read over and miss a powerful example, “And He, went a little further…”. Jesus went a little further, away from the disciples and closer to His Father during this critical time. This simple action has come to mean so much to me in my walk with Jesus. I have found that I need to go a little further with Jesus.
 
A little further:
         
-in the time I spend in prayer
         -in the time I read and study the Bible
         -in my outreach to that lost person
         -in my commitment to His church
         -in my personal relationship with Jesus
 
Just think about it! A little further toward Jesus can make so much difference in the things we face in this world. And a little further away from this world’s way of thinking and doing things can have a huge impact on our testimony.
 
This brings to my mind that wonderful old song, “Just a Little Talk With Jesus”,
 
Now let us have a little talk with Jesus
Let us tell Him all about our troubles
He will hear our faintest cry
And He will answer by and by
 
And when you feel a little prayer wheel turnin’
And you will know a little fire is burnin’
Find a little talk with Jesus makes it right
 
Let’s start making an effort to go a little further with Jesus in everything we do!
 
I Love you!
Pastor Jeff Smith
Minister to Boomers & Seniors