*The word "Cup" is employed in both Testaments in some curious metaphorical phrases: "The portion of the Cup" is a general expression for the condition of life, prosperous or miserable (Psalm 11:6, 16:5, 23:5) A "Cup" is also the natural type of sensual allurement (Proverbs 23:31, Jeremiah 51:7, Revelation 17:4, 18:6) The "Cup" of Salvation" (Psalm 116:13 is probably the drink offering lifted in thanksgiving to God (Numbers 15:5, 28:7)
There is no doubt, that in Jesus' prayer to the Heavenly Father, in the Garden of Gethsemane; the cup He is asked to be removed, is His "Cup of Suffering." Would any of us want to drink of that "Cup?" In this moment His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground. (v.43) But the main attitude Jesus had, is the same one we are to have, and that is an attitude of submission. "Not My will, but yours, be done." (v.42) There are things the Lord calls us to do, that are not pleasant, but necessary. But in all things, we are to bring glory to God.
Whatever your "Cup" is today, the Lord will help you to drink it, and in His time, will bless you for it. GP
* Ungers Bible Dictionary
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