Today, I was hanging out with my buddies, and we got to talking about what disciples might drink instead of coffee. It’s a bit of a weird topic, I know, but stick with me here. It all started when we were discussing how important it is to stay awake and pray, just like it says in the Bible.
I remembered reading somewhere that Jesus’ disciples were found sleeping when they were supposed to be praying. I mean, who hasn’t been there, right? You’re trying to focus, but your eyelids just get so heavy. We started joking around, saying that maybe they just needed a good cup of joe to stay awake. But then someone pointed out that coffee wasn’t exactly a thing back in Jesus’ time. That got us thinking, what did they do instead to keep themselves from dozing off?
We did some digging and found out that in the Bible, it’s mentioned that Jesus shared a cup of wine with his apostles during the Last Supper. So, wine was definitely on the menu. But, it’s not like they were getting tipsy all the time. We figured wine was probably more for special occasions and rituals rather than an everyday energy booster.
- Someone brought up that the whole point of staying awake wasn’t just about physically not sleeping, but about being mentally and spiritually alert.
- It’s like, you gotta be ready for whatever life throws at you, and prayer helps with that.
Then we stumbled upon this other passage where Jesus asks Peter, James, and John to stay awake with him while he prays. He was going through some heavy stuff and wanted his friends to be there for him.
- This really hit us. It’s not about some magic drink that keeps you awake.
- It’s about being there for each other, supporting one another, and staying focused on what truly matters.
So, what did disciples drink instead of coffee? Well, they probably didn’t have a go-to energy drink like we do today. They relied on their faith, their community, and their inner strength to stay awake and alert. And honestly, that’s way more powerful than any caffeine kick.
It made me realize that we often look for quick fixes and external things to keep us going. But maybe, just maybe, the real secret to staying “awake” in life is to cultivate our inner resources and lean on the people around us.
It’s a good reminder, you know?
Staying awake isn’t just about the physical act, but about being present, being aware, and being connected. And that’s something we could all use a little more of in our lives, coffee or no coffee.
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