“Even though I should have to die with you I will not deny you. And they all spoke similarly. Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, ‘Sit here while I pray.’ He took with him Peter, James and John, and began to be troubled and distressed. Then he said to them, ‘My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch.’ He advanced a little and fell to the ground and prayed.”
Following the last supper, we join the three disciples and Jesus in the garden. We hear His prayer as the apostles fall asleep. The hurt of the betrayal, soon to be followed by the denial filled the heart of Jesus. We are present to support and console Him.
Yet all which takes place is to comfort, console and save us. We move from sorrow to gratitude for what the Lord did and does for us today. The Christ who suffered for us, suffers in His people today. May we find comfort, but also act to ease the hurts of others near and far.
Jesus, save us.