The Garden of Gethsemane. Although Jesus frequently went to this garden to pray with his
disciples, let’s look at a different type of visit to the garden.

 

Here is Mark chapter 14 beginning in verse 32…‘They went to a place called Gethsemane, and
Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” He took Peter, James and John along with
him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow
to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.” Going a little farther, he fell
to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. “Abba, Father,” he said,
“everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”’

 

Notice this, God chooses a garden to show us our need to communicate with him and find
solace in him. Jesus knew that he needed space away from everyone to center his will on his
father’s will. He knew he needed the time and space to get close to his father and be fueled by
the relationship with his father. That relationship was going to giving him the power to walk the
path that he needed to walk.

 

What are you walking through right now? Your heavenly Father wants you to talk to him—he
will give you what you need to get through—solace, wisdom, encouragement. Sit with him and
be filled. Heavenly Father, you are ready, willing and able. Your word tells us to seek, knock
and ask. We are comforted by your presence and re-fueled for the challenges ahead. In Jesus
name, Amen

 

The Garden Leadership Team,

Julie Putnik, Amy Dingle, Susan Hagen