We all have read about Jesus going to Gethsemane and praying before his arrest. Each account in the Bible tells of how He asked the disciples multiple times to stay up and keep watch as He went off to pray. Seems like a simple enough task. However, for some reason, they kept falling asleep. Was it late into the night? Were they tired from their travels? The Bible doesn’t say.

Even though the disciples couldn’t do as Jesus had asked in the garden, He still had faith in them to spread the gospel after the resurrection. Today, Jesus has faith in us to spread the gospel as well. In fact, Matthew 28:19 NIV says “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

Think of ways you can spread His word. Whether in your daily interactions with people or communicating through social media, are we sharing His word with love and compassion? 

John 13:35 NIV: “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”