In this season of Lent, I have been going through St. Luke's Passion narrative. As Jesus leaves the Passover meal he goes out with his disciples in order for him to pray on the Mt. of Olives. He knew the tension was rising within him and he needed the time to pray. We have these words of our Lord to his disciples: "Pray that you may not come into the time of trial." Luke 22:40.
It is interesting here that Jesus himself is facing a time of trial as he knew what lay ahead; yet, he was willing to offer prayer on behalf of those closest to him! This same thought of Jesus' direction in prayer for us comes as we pray what we call the Lord's Prayer. In one version of that prayer we have the words: "Save us from the time of trial."
Yes, we are asking God that we would not even encounter a trial of any kind. Trials can come that would cause us much tribulation, stress, and grief. We are praying to God that we would be spared such times. Certainly, God knows what we can handle.
I would encourage you to reflect on this petition more deeply as you pray the Lord's Prayer in this season of Lent.
Pastor Marty
Monday, February 22, 2016
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