Matthew 26:53-54 -- On Accepting Loss

"Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?"
Matthew 26:53-54


This is part of Christ's response to his disciples when the "multitude" came to take him, and they wanted to defend him. He assures them that they could prevail, but that he is choosing not to... instead bending to the will of his father.

I think it is a very hard lesson to learn that sometimes the best thing to do is lose when you could win. To allow mistakes or injustice when you could correct them... to let things go when you are in the right.  It's an amazing example of meekness and putting the Lord first.

Today, let's remember that sometimes we're not supposed to win, but rather do as God asks.  In the end, even losses that we accept due to God's will become triumphs, just as Christ's life was, despite tragedy.  Let's work on trusting in God's long-term will, which always leads to our happiness.