“A Quiet Place”

The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”

So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place.

Mark 6:30-32

Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. After leaving them, he went up on a mountainside to pray.

Later that night, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he was alone on land.

Mark 6:45-47

Sometimes, we need to turn off the world and rest our minds. We need to “unplug.” Jesus often drew aside for a time – especially when we wanted to take time to pray, and He encouraged His disciples to do the same. That kind of solitude and time for reflection is beneficial for each of us. In those moments we are able to draw near to God.

Follow the example and wisdom of Christ. Get away by yourself ad “rest awhile.” It will be good for your body, mind, and spirit.

Turning down the volume of life allows you to listen carefully to God.

Our Daily Bread – August 23, 2015