Would he have done so​—even spending an entire night in prayer—​had he thought that Jehovah was not really listening? (Luke 6:12; 22:40-46)

Father, if you want to, remove this cup from me.​—Luke 22:42.

For instance, he met with his followers even when he was physically tired or emotionally distressed. (Luke 22:39-46)

Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 13) Luke 22:7-13; Mark 14:12-16 (Events after sunset: Nisan 14) Luke 22:14-65

Just as Jesus accepted help from an angel in the garden of Gethsemane, we should be willing to accept the help Jehovah provides, whether it is in the form of a publication, a video, a talk, or an encouraging visit from an elder or a mature friend. (Luke 22:39-44)

There he poured out his heart to Jehovah. (Luke 22:39-44)

Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 13) Luke 22:7-13; Mark 14:12-16 (Events after sunset: Nisan 14) Luke 22:14-65