A Stone’s Throw Away: Choosing to Go Further With God

Luke 22:39–43 gives us one of the most powerful moments in the life of Jesus. After the Last Supper, He led His disciples to the Mount of Olives. There He prayed with such intensity that His sweat became like drops of blood. Just a short distance away, His disciples slept.

Jesus pressed further. He went a stone’s throw away.

This passage reminds us that true discipleship often requires going further than others are willing to go.

What It Means to Go a Stone’s Throw Away

We don’t know the exact distance of a “stone’s throw,” but we know it was further than the rest. While the disciples stayed behind, Jesus went deeper into prayer and surrender.

Going a stone’s throw away means:

• Praying when others fall asleep.

• Choosing God’s will when the flesh cries out for comfort.

• Pressing forward when others give up.

This is where strength is found—beyond the comfort zone.

Commitment That Lasts

The Bible gives us examples of people who were willing to go further:

• Joshua stayed in the tabernacle after Moses left (Exodus 33:11).

• Elisha refused to leave Elijah’s side and received a double portion (2 Kings 2).

Their lives teach us that commitment makes the difference. Many quit when things get difficult. But victory belongs to those who refuse to stop short.

Jesus outlasted the devil in the wilderness. If we stay committed, we can outlast the enemy, too.

Guarding Against Temptation

Jesus told His disciples twice: “Pray, that you enter not into temptation.”

The danger of comfort is that sin stops bothering us. We grow numb to it. That’s why we must push further in prayer and in holiness. A stone’s throw away is where temptation loses its grip.

When the Crowd Just Watches

Some people only watch. They stay on the sidelines, waiting to see what others will do.

Elisha didn’t just watch—he acted. He followed Elijah further than the rest and received the mantle of anointing.

Don’t be held back by the crowd. The difference between observers and overcomers is the willingness to step out in faith.

The Rejected Stone

Psalm 118:22 says, “The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.”

Jesus was rejected, cast aside, thrown away. Yet He became the cornerstone of salvation. Many still keep Him at a distance, but those who will step closer—just a stone’s throw away—will find Him waiting with strength and grace.

Don’t Quit Now

You may be tired. You may feel like giving up. But here’s the truth:

• It is God’s will for you to live in victory.

• It is God’s will for your family to be saved.

• It is God’s will for revival to come.

The answer is closer than you think. Your breakthrough, your strength, your victory—it’s just a stone’s throw away.