The prayers Jesus never prayed

According to Hebrews 5:7, During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.

There is no recorded instance of Jesus praying for something that was not granted, he always prayed knowing that his prayers would be answered favorably. He was confident that his Father could and would grant everything that he asked for.

Therefore, if Jesus did not receive something, it is because he did not ask for it, knowing that God did not want it for him. What didn’t he pray for?

That his body might be nourished by stones instead of the living Word of God, during his temptation.

That God’s angels might protect him from reckless acts.

That he might have a place to lay his head, a nice donkey to ride, or at least a rolling suitcase.

A wife to look after him, the earthly joys of home and hearth.

For God to hear him and give him what he wanted

Fire to come down and destroy his enemies, as his disciples wanted.

Shelter and a shrine to commemorate his visit with the time travelers who came to visit him and prepare him for his death.

That we might be taken out of the world, he only desired to have us protected from the evil one ruling the world.

Mercy from those who judged, condemned, beat and crucified him.

To be spared from death – he accepted his Father’s will that he die in atonement for our sins.

Psalm 106:14-15 talks about the Children of Israel, “In the desert they gave in to their craving; in the wasteland they put God to the test. So he gave them what they asked for, but sent a wasting disease upon them.”

What are you and I asking God for? Will He give in to our petulant prayers but not be pleased? What should we request from the Father?