Hebrews 5:7 "During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission."
We learn two things from Christ's example. First, that even the sinless Son of God had to pray in order to obey! How much more must sinful people need to depend on prayer to come into obedience. Second, the Father heard His prayer because of His reverent submission. Isn't this stunning? Even within the Godhead, submission was essential.*
At our last meeting we talked a good deal about the example of Christ. It is really eye-opening to see His humanity in His submission to the Father and His humility in coming to earth. What a Savior. His agonizing and fervent prayers serve to teach us so much, and His servanthood shows submission unequal in this world.
*Hughes, Barbara. Disciplines of a Godly Woman, p. 39.
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