Matthew 26:39 (KJV) And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
He fell on his face indicated he was greatly disturb, a sense of crisis, an agonizing desire for help. The “cup” was a symbol of the terrible experiences which lay before Him. He was about to “become sin” (v 38), to drink the cup of God’s wrath against human sin. This He had come to do. But now that the moment had come the thought was so dreadful, so appalling that His holy nature didn’t want it. And He prayed that He might not have to drink that cup, if God could find another way to accomplish His purposes for men. But it was not possible, and even with His soul in agony Jesus accepted the will of God the Father.
He here utters a prayer that all men should learn to pray. God’s way, God’s will is always best, and those who best accept it will be the most blessed, even though for a time it may mean suffering and loss.
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