Withdrew in Anguish (April 2011)
Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46 / Mark 14:32-42 / 
    Luke 22:40-46   
 20” x 30”
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Alone, in the garden He prayed.  Prayed that what was to  pass – His sacrifice – could be accomplished in some other way.  But He knew the will of the His Father and He knew the only payment for sin was death – His death.  So, He
withdrew to pray – to talk with the Father and gain strength to endure what lie ahead.  His disciples could not comfort Him the way He needed, only His Father – Only God the true  Comforter.  The picture of Him in so much anguish His sweat was blood attests to the struggle of this moment.  I aim to remember this moment in this work with the running look of the paint and design. To remember the anguish and obedience He showed for me.  And then I use it to remind me:  When exhausted by sorrow – pray so as not to fall in to
temptation!