he offered up prayers and petitions
with loud cries and tears to one who
could save him from death, and he
was heard because of reverent
submission. Although he was a son, he
learned obedience from what he
suffered and, once made perfect, he
became the source of eternal
salvation for all who obey him."
Hebrews 5:7-9
Although Jesus wept and cried loudly,
wrestled and struggled, He obeyed. In fact, He learn obedience from what He suffered. Whether or not obedience came naturally ( or supernaturally) to Him is for theologians to argue; what is important to note is that our Lord submitted Himself to the school of obedience.
When we become Christians, God enrolls us in the same school, The trouble is, we want to have our cake and eat it, too. Like the person who enjoys the weather of Florida but has a terrific scholarship to a university in New England, we would dearly love to live in both.
That's why obedience must be learned. If Jesus was school in obedience from what He suffered, shall the servant be greater than his Master? At times we may be like the young boy who, when disciplined by his father, complains, "He's making me suffered because he doesn't want me having any fun!" Actually, what God is doing is getting our minds off the toys and games of this world and teaching us tough obedience in preparation for the next.
Avoid all appearance of evil. Let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth. Count others better than yourself. Forgive seventy times seven, Don't let the sun set on your anger. In everything give thanks.
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