Matthew 26:67 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, 68 Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, who is he that smote thee?
Patriarchs & prophets pp 567] The real greatness of the man is measured by the power of the feelings that he controls, not by those that control him…. So, the question is: How do we gain the victory over excuses? The answer is by looking to Jesus, and taking full responsibility for our actions. What do we mean by looking to Jesus, and then making good choices in the positive? We mean looking to Jesus in all of the different scenarios that might occur on a personal level, and gaining strength from His course of action.
Here He is on the issue of not having sufficient sleep and having to deal with a volatile situation in which many persons would be prone to make excuses for their failures…. Matthew 26:20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. 21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
Matthew 26:38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry you here, and watch with me. 43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. 45 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.
Matthew 27:1 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!