Knowledge, desires, and actions are not always in harmony. Sometimes, we must wrestle with our wants to ensure proper action. And this is no light struggle. But rest assured, the Lord knows and understands the difficulty.
In John 12:27-28, Jesus said, “Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Jesus knew the fate that awaited Him, which wasn’t something He looked forward to. It seems Jesus wanted to ask God to save Him from His hour of trial. But we know that Jesus did go through the terrible trial of becoming a sin-sacrifice for the world. Why? Because His greatest desire was to obey and glorify God. The Lord knows our struggles but also provides an example to follow. Instead of using our desires as a guide, we must trust in the Lord, obey His Word, and seek His glory above all else.