The phrase “The Struggle is Real” has gained popularity in recent years, often used humorously, but it holds deep truth. Life isn’t easy. Everyone faces struggles—some hidden, some obvious. We all wrestle with difficulties, pain, and challenges, even when others can’t see them. Struggles come in different forms—emotional, physical, and spiritual. Sometimes, they pass quickly. Other times, they linger, shaping our lives.
Even Jesus struggled. Though sinless, He experienced pain, rejection, and distress. This was very evident in the Garden of Gethsemane. In Matthew 26:36-46, we find Jesus in His darkest hour, preparing for the suffering of the cross. He wasn’t immune to sorrow—He felt the weight of what was to come. The betrayal was at hand. His disciples, despite their loyalty, would soon flee. Jesus was in deep anguish, His soul “exceeding sorrowful, even unto death” (v. 38). He prayed so intensely that Luke’s Gospel tells us He sweat “great drops of blood” (Luke 22:44).
In this moment of struggle, Jesus gives us a powerful example of how to face our own hardships.
