The
apostles came back and reported everything to Jesus. Jesus, seeing all the
people around them, and all the activity, said, “get away with Me and rest. You
haven’t even refreshed yourselves.” So, they went away together to a quiet
place across the lake. (Mark 6:30-32)
Do you rest in Jesus? Or, are you stressed,
worn out, tired of trying to do something that matters; something that will
please Him? Worry and constant anxiety reveal fear. Perpetual busy-ness betrays
that same emotion. Do your actions reveal your fear? How about your people?
The disciples had just
returned from a work Jesus asked them to do. They were excited. No doubt they
were concerned as to His view of their work, and - apparently - they came back
to a busy, noisy, active scene around Jesus. Notice that Jesus didn’t feel
compelled to address every person and every issue. The disciples were who He
had called, and who He was given to lead. So, He focused on them.
Jesus left the crowds, and the demands of
His work to spend time with His people. He refreshed Himself, and in so doing,
He refreshed them. Shouldn’t you do the same?
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