Introduction: Do you ever feel stressed? Have you ever been abandoned by a friend or family? What should you do? Take note how our Lord handled stress. Even though He was fully God, He was fully man at the same time. But His plate was full! People were clinging to Him desperately needing healing and help. He faced challenges on every hand but He OVERCAME them!

The Disciples left Him at the most crucial moment of His life! (Mark 14:43-50)

“43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. 45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. 46 And they laid their hands on him, and took him. And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 48 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me? 49 I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled. 50 And they all forsook him, and fled.”

Have you ever been betrayed? Abandoned? Did you feel helpless?

Conclusion: Jesus gives us His life through His Spirit to be able to OVERCOME. When we feel stressed and lonely, He’s with us. We are never alone.