Garden of Gethsemane

We said this often along this trip. Jesus was here. We are waking in the very spots. The very places. 

So off we went to the Garden Of Gethsemane.

I did not know what to expect as I enters the Garden of Gethsemane.  There were 13 olive trees here. The olive trees are known as Israel’s Tree of Life. Their trunk was so intricate and woven around the bases and up to the top.  I can’t help but think how they have continued to be a string hold of faith  and determination to stay alive. The oldest most beautiful olive trees I have ever seen. These are witness trees. They were here with Jesus. If they could talk....can you imagine? They saw and heard everything. Another goosebump moment. As we have moved throughout our days here we seek scripture to back up these amazing places and along the way we sing a hymn or two in a beautiful area of the church, where the acoustics are amazing. Some places we are quiet and just pray or reflect in order to not disturb others. On a busy group trip it is often hard to find the time to do this,  but it is so important to pray here. Jesus was here. We are now here. He touched these trees and we are now touching these trees. Next to the garden is the Catholic Church of all Nations. It is built over the Rock of Agony.