“But Jesus replied, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?” They said to Him, “We are able.” He said to them, “My cup you shall drink; but to sit at My right and at My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by My Father” (Matthew 20:22-23).
The cup which Jesus drank is the cup all faithful followers will drink. It is the cup of suffering. The world would push us to make it the cup of bitterness but remember that our Lord has placed us where we are, and all things have their reason. Do not strive for what you might think is right, but for what the Lord tells you. Be prepared in season and out of season to share the hope with others that you have in Christ.
Lord, teach me. This world is often a confusing place. You have placed in me Your Holy Spirit to be guided by You. I do not always know how to deal with so many of the things You have placed before me. Guide me so that I may humbly walk in Your presence and live the life You have given me. Let me not taste bitterness, but taste and see that You are always good.
Lead me, Lord Jesus, for You know the struggle of what it means to be human. You know the daily disappointments, but also the simple joys that are present each day. Guide me in Your goodness and mercy to humbly walk with You, doing what You give me to do. Lead me on the upward path so that I may humbly learn from You in all circumstances how to be faithful to the call You have given me. Amen.
