2819 Church CROSS TO COMMISSION | It Had to Happen | Matthew 26:47-56 | Lonnell Williams
Dec 1, 2025
Lonnell Williams, an Executive Pastor and inspiring preacher, shares profound insights from Matthew 26:47-56. He draws on a childhood diving board story to illustrate the importance of embracing purpose and God's timing. Lonnell discusses how suffering and pain often accompany obedience, emphasizing that emotional discipline is crucial to spiritual growth. He poignantly highlights Jesus' surrender to God's will and the power of restraint, challenging listeners to trust God's shaping process even in painful moments.
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Pushed Into Growth
- Lonnell Williams recounts freezing on a 14-foot diving board as a child and being pushed into the pool by a lifeguard.
- His mother told him, “It had to happen,” framing the push as necessary for growth and confidence.
Suffering Vs. Sovereignty
- Suffering is part of Christian life but God isn't the author of evil or catastrophe.
- God can redeem negative events without being their direct cause.
Wounds From Those With Access
- Judas betrayed Jesus using intimate knowledge of Jesus’ routines, showing wounds come from those with access.
- Deepest betrayals often come from people who studied your patterns before they struck.
