Struggles

Hey Guys,
     So I was rereading my notes from a Bible study a friend of mine led a couple weeks ago and just wanted to encourage and admonish y'all. The topic was hardships and struggles. We looked at how Jesus responded to His struggle in the garden of Gethsemane right before He was arrested. We read Mark 14:32-38, which says:
     "Then they came to a place which was named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, 'Sit here while I pray.' And He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be troubled and deeply distressed.  Then He said to them, 'My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch.' He went a little farther, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. And He said, 'Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will.' Then He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, 'Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not watch one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.'"
     Now I don't know about y'all but I've never read that passage aside from Easter when we read the story of Christs death and resurrection. I'd never given it much thought. But then my friend taught from this passage in the middle of summer with no reference to the cross. And I finally understood. Jesus struggled that night more than you or I will ever encounter as Christ followers. In that hour of agony and prayer, Jesus was anticipating the time on the cross and before He rose when, because of my sin, He would be completely separated from God. His Father was forced to turn away from His only Son, because I am a fallen creature. I cannot fully comprehend how horrid that separation must have been because here on earth, God is everywhere. I cant escape from Him no matter how hard I try. I can ignore Him. But He is always there. Jesus experienced Hell. Let that soak in a minute.......
     But, guess what, Jesus kicked Satans butt!!!!
There was more in my friends lesson about how to handle struggles when they come but I think God wanted me to share this more. If you would like to read about the "how" comment and I'll make a 2nd blog post on it.
     Stay Beautiful <3