Matthew 26:44-46 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.
Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me. Insight and Highlight A prayer timely prayed, is life timely saved. Scripture Commentaries Three times Jesus came to His disciples to watch with Him, one hour and each time they were found asleep. The enemies did not show up until Jesus came to the disciples saying the "...he is at hand that doth betray me. Though Jesus had resolutely said He has come to die so as to save us from our sins, Mark 10:45, but we can learn two things from the timing of Jesus' prayer in Gestamane.
First that timely prayer does hold enemies back. The word you say can permit or restrain your enemies. Immediately Jesus said the enemies are at hand, in fact, the word was still in His mouth, the next verse reads in Matthew 26:47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. Second, timely prayer helps and encourages us in warfare to face any life threatening situation. In life's challenges there will come a time when there will no longer be time to attempt an escape, and no more time can be given to repose but rather a time to confront danger. Jesus said Rise let us be going.." not to flee but to go face Judas and His arresters. Do not give up, the more threatening the situation the more prayer is required. Be encouraged, James 5:16 ...The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much Faithful prayers work! Remorse prayer When you pray, the Spirit is willing, resist the flesh. The more weakened the flesh, the more should be your resolve to pray. Call to Word action Anytime you do not feel like praying is the time you need to pray. The Christian clarion duty If only you knew most battles are won in prayers long before the battle, you will be encouraged to pray. Prayer Help me to pray till my joy is full. Let me not faint, let my prayers be effective in Jesus name. Good morning all and have a blessed day. God bless you.