Dutch Sheets: "Let's look at the two previously mentioned examples from Christ's ministry where He was involved in travail or birthing prayer.
The first is John 11:33-44, the resurrection of Lazarus. Just before going to the tomb, verse 33 says Jesus' was deeply moved in spirit, and was troubled.
A more literal translation of this phrase is that Jesus 'was moved with indignation in His spirit and deeply troubled Himself.'
The word "troubled" is tarasso. It means 'to stir up or agitate', like an agitator in a washing machine. Jesus was stirring up the anointing within Himself.
Verse 38 literally says He again was moved with indignation.
Another occasion when Jesus was involved in travail was in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Without any question Christ's redemption of humanity—began with His travail in the Garden.
Isaiah prophesied of Him: "He shall see of the travail of His soul and shall be satisfied" (Isa. 53:11, KJV, italics Sheets).
In fulfillment of this, Jesus cried out in Gethsemane saying, "My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death" (Matt. 26:38,KJV).
It was in the Garden of Gethsemane that redemption began and the victory of the entire ordeal was won.
...I believe the term travail was used, not so much because He was working hard, but because He was bringing forth the new birth.
It also seems logical that because our intercession releases the fruit of this birthing, it too is called travail."
Prayer Note # 51 CHRIST'S TRAVAIL -Taken from Dutch Sheets’ book, Intercessory Prayer (pgs 128-130)
The next Prayer Note on July 3rd - BRINGING FORTH THE FRUIT OF CALVARY: Prayer Note # 53
Today’s 21st truth: If you are “born again”, you are blessed coming in and blessed going out. (Deu. 28:6)
Tonight's post: LISTENING, BELIEVING, AND JUMPING
Tomorrow’s post: CUTTING THE TRAIL
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