“But now even more the report about him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities. But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.” (Luke 5:15-16 ESV).
The more that crowds gathered around Jesus, the more often He would “withdraw” to pray. Jesus modeled an important rhythm between doing ministry work and personal rest and prayer. We recognize the need for food and rest for our physical bodies after exerting work, but we often overlook the need for our souls to be replenished. Do you ever withdraw to pray?
PRAYER: Dear Father, there is a fatigue that we feel that physical rest will not relieve. We need rest for our souls. We come to You for this rest. Forgive us for thinking we could find it elsewhere. For we know that this rest for our souls is only found in Your Son, Jesus. In His name we pray, amen.