"And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words. And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him. And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners."
Today's quote relates how the human part of Jesus showed dread as He prayed that God remove Him from the horrible events that were about to take place. Meanwhile, the apostles Jesus had chosen to stand watch, Peter, James and John, slept as Jesus agonized.
Sadly, as did Peter, James and John on the night before Jesus was crucified, the great majority of "Christianity" lays asleep today as Satan prepares to take literally billions of souls into an eternal hell. Ever born again child of God should awaken and be vigilant in the task that Jesus has entrusted unto us by taking every advantage in furthering His saving grace through the teaching of His gospel to every soul who will listen. Praying unceasingly for those who have faithfully taken up the task.~
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