When the nations come to the King
The Bible paints a beautiful picture of the future.
People from every tribe and tongue stand before Jesus, worshiping Him as King. The nations are no longer far away from God. They are gathered around His presence.
Even now, you can see a small reflection of that vision in Jerusalem.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, just outside the Old City, believers from every corner of the world come to pray.
Groups from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East arrive with songs, tears, and quiet prayers. They do not all share the same language, but they share the same King.
At the beginning of a new year, this is a powerful reminder.
The Lord is not only the God of one people.
He is the King of all nations.
He is your King as well.
The Garden Of Gethsemane
An oil press for the soul
The Garden of Gethsemane sits at the foot of the Mount of Olives, facing the walls of Jerusalem. The name “Gethsemane” comes from a word that means “oil press,” a place where olives are crushed so the oil can be released.
In this garden, surrounded by old olive trees, Jesus prayed on the night before His arrest.
He knew what was coming.
He knew the weight of the cross, the pain, the loneliness, and the sin He would carry.
Here, He spoke the words that still touch every believer’s heart:
“Not my will, but Yours be done.”
Gethsemane is where the Son bowed His will to the Father in perfect obedience.
It is a place of surrender, struggle, and deep love.
For many pilgrims today, this garden is one of the most moving places in the Land of the Bible.
Next to the Church of All Nations
Beside the garden stands the Church of All Nations, built to remember the agony of Jesus in Gethsemane. The church is beautiful and meaningful.
But the heart of this place is still the garden itself.
The twisted trunks of the olive trees, the soil underfoot, and the view toward Jerusalem help visitors imagine that night when Jesus prayed and the disciples tried to stay awake.
In the open air of the garden, groups from many nations read the Gospel accounts, sing softly, and pray. Some fall silent. Some weep. Some kneel.
The garden is not only a museum of the past.
It is a living place where the nations still come to the King in prayer.
Video: Uri in the Garden Of Gethsemane
Uri in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed and where believers from many nations still seek the King.
The nations still come to worship
Walk through the garden on any given day, and you will see it.
A group from Korea singing quietly.
A group from Brazil praying in Portuguese.
Visitors from Africa, Europe, North America, and the Middle East, each with their own story, each carrying their own joys and burdens.
Some have waited their whole lives to come to this place.
Others arrive with very fresh pain.
All of them lift their hearts to the same Lord.
In a world that often feels divided, the Garden of Gethsemane whispers a different story.
The King is still drawing hearts from every nation.
His church is bigger than any one culture or country.
You are part of that story, too.
How we carry your prayer to the Garden of Gethsemane
If you cannot travel to Jerusalem, your prayer request can still be brought to Gethsemane.
Here is how it works when you choose the Garden of Gethsemane on Pilgrim Prayers.
1. You send your prayer online
You choose “Garden of Gethsemane” on the site and submit your prayer request in your own words. Many people focus on surrender, calling, nations, or intercession for the church and for Israel.
2. We go to the Garden of Gethsemane
A member of our team visits the garden with your printed prayer. Among the olive trees, looking toward Jerusalem, we take a quiet moment to read and pray over your request.
3. We document the visit for you
If you choose this option, we capture photos or a short video during the visit, so you can see the place where your online prayer request was lifted before the Lord.
Bring your prayer to the King with the nations
At the start of 2026, you may feel God stirring your heart for
- your own family and loved ones
- your nation and its leaders
- the church around the world
- the peace of Jerusalem
- the spread of the Gospel in all nations
You do not have to stand in Gethsemane in person to bring these prayers before the King.
You can join the voices rising from this garden today.
Bring Your Heart to the Land of the Bible.
You may be miles away, but your faith knows no distance. We hand-carry your printed prayers to the very sites where Jesus walked, ensuring your voice is represented in the heart of the Holy Land.
As the nations come to worship the King,
may your own heart be drawn closer to Him,
and may His will be done in your life, in your family, and in your nation,
just as it is in heaven.
