IF…
By JK Woodall
"Father, IF You are willing, take this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done." – Luke 22:42 (NIV)
A man covered in leprosy approached Jesus and pleaded, “Lord, IF You are willing, You can make me clean.” – Luke 5:12 (NKJV)
Two moments. Two “IFs”. One received immediate healing. The other received strength to endure.
Jesus, in Gethsemane, asked if the cup of suffering could pass. But the Father’s answer was not removal—it was strength. “Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.” – Luke 22:43 (NKJV)
The leper’s request was met with healing. Jesus' request was met with power to walk through the suffering, not around it.
Sometimes, we pray for the situation to change, but instead, God changes us. Paul prayed for his thorn to be removed, but God replied, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV)
The cup wasn’t taken, but fear was. Strength removes fear. God’s will is not always to take it away—but to take YOU through.
IF you are willing, Lord… make me whole.
IF You are willing… strengthen me to endure.
💡 God is always willing—but His answer may be strength, not escape.
#StayStrong #FaithOverFear #StrengthToEndure
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