Do YOU have friends?

I am thinking lately again and again about the disciples, friends, of the Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 26:36-46 . That portion of Scripture is easy to remember – 26/36/46 – and I always receive great comfort – there are many Lessons – when reading those verses. I remember reading them many, many years ago and lately I have been reading them also again and again.

The Lord is troubled and sorrowful and asked the sons of Zebedee James and John (Matthew 4:21,22; Mark 1:19,20) and Peter to keep watch with him. And what are they doing? — They are going to sleep, not only once, but three times. But the Lord still calls them men.

(Read also Matthew 17:1-13!)

It all happens in the garden of Gethsemane. It is a garden near Jerusalem. “Gethsemane” means “oilpress.” It is an Aramaic word. Presumably an olive garden and there was also a press to squeeze oil from the fruit.

Gethsemane (oilpress) – Remember, our Lord Jesus Christ is under terrible pressure!

The Lord asked his friends to keep watch with him – they are going to sleep.

What are your friends doing, when you need them?

REMEMBER:

THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

— UNDERSTANDS AND HE

— WILL BE WITH US ALWAYS.

Matthew 28:20