Jesus Prayed

In the Gospels, we are told that God, through His Son, Jesus Christ, made a way for us to live with Him forever. The fullness of His glory and grace was revealed to the world through Jesus. Jesus modeled for us how to walk as a person on Earth, filled with the Holy Spirit, fulfilling a Kingdom mission. Studying what Jesus did while He was on Earth shows us how to live our lives today. One very noticeable thing He did was to pray.

– Jesus prioritized time alone with the Father. He made space for communion with God even when surrounded by crowds. 

• But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. Luke 5:16

– Before major decisions, Jesus sought God’s wisdom through extended prayer. 

• Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night. At daybreak, he called together all of his disciples and chose twelve of them to be apostles. Luke 6:12-13   

– Jesus prayed during a moment of public commitment, His baptism. Prayer marked the beginning of His ministry. 

• One day, when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened. Luke 3:21

– Jesus prayed even in the midst of His anguish. 

• My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine. Matthew 26:39  

 – Jesus prayed while suffering in His final moments with forgiveness and trust. 

• Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing. Luke 23:34  

 – Jesus prayed for His disciples, and for every future believer, including you. 

• I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me… John 17

When He said, Come follow me, He meant in all His ways. It is a call to prayer.