Mark 6:31 Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat.
What a busy time of year it is for so many people. Concerts and school plays to attend, parties to arrange, presents to buy, so much to organise and that’s on top of everything else that needs to be done!😊
Jesus could so identify with that because He knew how hectic life can become and our verse says He and His disciples didn’t even have time to stop to eat so He had to withdraw with them for a while to recoup their energies. There’s only so much a person can do before we begin to feel over tired and overloaded and things become much harder to deal with.
I wonder if you are feeling a bit like that? If so, listen to the warning signs in your body and just stop for a moment or two. Take a deep breath and remember Jesus is right there with you, He is still Emmanuel, the God who is with us, and draw on His strength and His peace.
Sit down, close your eyes and in your mind’s eye ‘see’ the tension and tiredness beginning to flow away out your body and see the power and healing peace of God flowing down from the top of your head all through your body bringing His rest.
Jesus Himself invites you to do that every now and then through the day just so you can recharge your batteries and start again. Listen to what He says ….
Matthew 11:28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest…..
His invitation is open to each one of us. He has an empty chair beside Him just waiting for you to go and sit with Him and give Him all the stuff that’s troubling you. Why not take a minute and just accept the invitation, cast your cares on Him and let Him give you His rest for your souls and let Him remind you how very much He loves you.😊
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