“Rest A While”

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.

Psalm 23:1-3

The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves.

Mark 6:30-32

When you think of being alone with God, just He and you, do you spend your time in prayer? Or are you still and comforted by just being there with Him. We are told to be still and know that God is God. When Jesus noticed His disciples were so busy they did not have time to eat, He asked them to come aside to a deserted place and just rest awhile. When we leave the distractions of life behind, we can more easily rest and refocus on God.

Are you allowing quiet moments alone with God to be a part of your life? Do you desire for Him to restore your soul? Let Him teach you how to “be still.” And listen when Jesus invites you to come aside with Him and rest a while.

Quiet times with God

store up power

for future emergencies.

Our Daily Bread – February 27, 2009