(Mark 6:31)…..And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
One preacher paraphrased this verse by saying “come apart before you come apart.” Jesus is our source and place of rest, so resting should be a turning to God, not a turning away from Him. Rest is something that every part of our body, physically, spiritually, and emotionally needs. As much as our bodies need rest, our minds also need rest from the constant barrage of bad news and entertainment from our culture. Many fill their day with the news, music, or some other broadcast playing constantly at high volume in the background. But we need times of quietness. We need time when we allow God to guide our thinking, instead of the things in the world. We need to make room for the thoughts God desires to share with us. We need times when we shut out all the other voices trying to speak to us and focus on God. Everyone wants your attention. Advertisers want to convince you to buy their product. Broadcasters want your attention so they can attract advertisers. But God also wants your attention, not to get something from you, but to provide you with His wisdom and guidance. God wants to communicate with you. But when you surround yourself constantly with other voices, you will miss some of what God wants to say to you. Are you making time to talk with Him? Are you making time to be with Him?
(Isaiah 40:31)…..But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.