Process Time
| 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. (Mark6:30-32) |
But now the crowds were coming even more than before - so much so that they didn't even have a chance to eat.
They were victims of their own success.
And so Jesus does something very important.
"Come with ME, by YOURSELVES to a QUIET PLACE and get some REST."
It's a profoundly important principle to put into place.
When there has been output - even if has been successful and a blessing - rest is needed.
But look at the components...
- Be with HIM - this isn't just sleep, collapse, recharge - It's being with Him
- Bring YOURSELF - There needs to be reflection and we need to be present
- Be in a QUIET PLACE - be careful of filling the space with fluff and noise
- And REST - it should be easy not intense
Sometimes after a full weekend of ministry I tell Brenda that I'm tired and need to rest, but sometimes I have filled that space with watching Sci Fi movies or surfing You Tube music videos. Fun, yes - but candy floss when my soul needs something more substantial.
This Monday Brenda and I took a slow drive out to the Magaliesberg region. We listened to music, drank in the sights, chatted when there was something to say and just enjoyed being together. We reflected on what had gone well and on what felt daunting. We didn't do hectic Bible Study or have an intense time of prayer, but we were deeply aware of His presence and His love even in the midst of much done and much to do.
When last did you have a time like this?
