The Sheath

"Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?" John 18:11

Powerful words.

The God/man Jesus, who was perfect in every aspect of the word, knew that His life on earth was simply about this one thing: To complete and accomplish the will of God on earth.

The setting of this scripture is Peter trying to rightfully take control of the situation in the Garden of Gethsemane prior to Jesus being taken by the soldiers and high priests.

Isn't that the way our flesh responses to crisis? Take control. Stop it from happening. Get angry. Pull out that sword and fight. Stress. Fear. Anxiety.

I am amazed at the calm in Jesus.

The storm...He was sleeping.

The garden....He was willingly led away.

He knew His purpose. He had already committed His future.

So, here's where I'm at: What does the "sheath" represent to me? Put up thy sword into the sheath. What do I need to do with anger/needing control/anxieties/fears? This may sound crazy, but the sheath is a place where the sword lays dormant....unused....uneeded. It's a place that I decide to stop fighting His plan and purpose for me.

How often am I using the sheath is up to me.

I know that without His guidance I tend to use the sword of self too often.

Lord, let me remain in Your calm and peace! So that there is no need to control....

"Jesus, take the wheel."