Day 21 - Jesus: All In With Total Surrender

Devotional Scripture Reading

Primary Passage: Luke 22:41-46

Supporting Scriptures (as cited in devotional): Luke 22:42, Hebrews 5:7, John 13:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

KJV (Full Text):

41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,
46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

Summary: Luke 22:41-46 — Jesus prayed in surrender in Gethsemane and urged His disciples to watch and pray.

Jesus is the perfect example of what it means to be fully All In. In Gethsemane, He faced the weight of the cross and surrendered completely to the Father’s will. The Greek word thelēma (θέλημα) means will, desire, purpose. Jesus prayed, “Not My will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42). Being All In is surrendering your will to God’s will, even when obedience is costly.

First, Jesus shows us consecration through prayer. He did not run from pressure. He took pressure to the Father. He prayed until alignment was settled. That teaches us that spiritual strength is formed in prayer, not in performance. Hebrews 5:7 reveals Jesus offered prayers with strong crying and tears. He teaches that surrender can be emotional and still faithful.

Second, Jesus shows us discipleship through sacrificial love. He taught, corrected, served, and prepared His disciples to carry the gospel forward (John 13:14–15). The Kingdom grows through discipleship. Jesus invested in people. He built leaders. He strengthened faith.

Third, Jesus shows us Kingdom building through the cross and resurrection. He carried the cross, defeated sin, and rose with all power (1 Corinthians 15:3–4). His surrender produced salvation for the world. That is evangelism at the highest level. His life proves that obedience releases redemption.

Jesus reminds us that All In is not a phrase. It is life. During this fast, let your surrender become your worship, let your obedience become your witness, and let your devotion build God’s Kingdom through your daily choices.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for Jesus, who surrendered completely to Your will. Teach me to yield my desires, plans, and fears to You. Strengthen me to obey You even when it is hard. Lord, deepen my prayer life, strengthen my discipleship, and make my life a witness that builds Your Kingdom in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Reflective Questions:

1. What area of my life still needs full surrender to God’s will?

2. What is one action I can take this week to live more fully All In?