
2025 Lent Devotional, Day 37 - Pressed and Crushed for the Father
• Series: '25 Lent Devotionals
Have you considered what Jesus' suffering teaches us about redemption and our own crushing and suffering? Discover how pressing leads to divine light in our lives today. -- We frequently overlook the depth of Jesus' suffering and its important significance for our spiritual journeys. Pastor Justin compares the pressing of olives on the Mount of Olives to Jesus' suffering in Gethsemane, emphasizing that without crushing, there is no oil, and without oil, there is no light. Jesus' suffering mirrors our struggles, demonstrating that we can find strength in adversity and that God can use suffering for His purposes. In Jesus' teachings, especially in the parable of the talents, He promises great rewards for those who persevere for His sake. These struggles are essential experiences that allow the Holy Spirit to light the way for us and others. Listen to deepen your understanding of how being pressed can illuminate the path God has set for us.