Final exams. The day of the big race. The job interview. These moments of great pressure won't break us if we've invested in the right kind of preparation—preparation that fits the pressure. In Luke 22:39–53, we come to what Jesus calls, "the hour and power of darkness." The arrival of his arresting party begins his passion. What kind of preparation could possibly ready Jesus for this moment? Simply, the preparation of prayer—regular, honest, and submissive conversation with the Father. What's good for Jesus is surely good for us.