Luke III
…saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” (Luke 22:42 ESV)
Nevertheless
“Nevertheless” is an odd word. Literally, it means always more importantly.
“The odor is terrible! Nevertheless, I need oxygen, so I will breathe.”
“I disagree with that speed limit. Nevertheless, I do not want another ticket, so I will follow it.”
“It’s raining, I have a flat tire, my cat bit my pinkie-toe, and my favorite band disbanded. Nevertheless, my wife loves me, so today is great!”
Jesus is saying that His suffering is intense. He does not look forward to the torturous death that He KNOWS is coming. If only there was another way to save His people.
Nevertheless, He trusts that God knows what He is doing.
Always more importantly, Jesus trusts that God knows what He is doing.
Today I will try to display that attitude.
Because no matter how bad today is… More importantly, God knows what He is doing.