Mark 1:35-39 (ESV)
35 And rising very early in the morning, while it was still
dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. 36 And
Simon and those who were with him searched for him, 37 and they found him and
said to him, “Everyone is looking for you.” 38 And he said to them, “Let us go
on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came
out.” 39 And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and
casting out demons.
Ever pray on the run? While eating breakfast or on your way
to school or work? You are not alone. We all get pretty good at shooting a
quick group of words up toward heaven. “Lord, let me pass this test.” “Please
let me make it on time.” “Lord help me get a raise.” Or the good old go-to prayer
for any situation, “God, help!”
It turns out even Jesus needed to take a break from the
busyness of helping people to spend time with his Father. Here he had just
finished doing a lot of work: he called a few disciples, battled some demons,
and healed lots of people. He woke up the next morning and knew he needed a
break. Off he went to a quiet place and talked to God.
If Jesus needed to spend time with his Father, how much
more do we need it? It’s impossible to really connect to God when we’re always
on the run. When can you steal away for a few minutes with God today? Plan it
now.
Maybe your solitary place is in the living room before
anyone else gets up. Maybe it’s in the library after classes or out in the yard
underneath a tree. Wherever it is and whatever time you do it, take time with
God. After Jesus spent time alone with God, he knew exactly what he should do
next. When his friends found him, he said, “Let us go somewhere else . . . so I
can preach there also”. Not only does time with God build our friendship with
him, but it also quiets the noise so we can hear what he wants us to do next.
Dear Lord, help us to take the time to just sit and talk
with You. Help us to make it important to talk with You. In the Name of Jesus,
Amen.
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