Rest

The apostles gathered together with Jesus; and they reported to Him all that they had done and taught. And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while.” (For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.) They went away in the boat to a secluded place by themselves.  (Mark 6:30-32, NASB)

In the passage above, Jesus had sent His disciples out on a mission.  He told them to go preach the gospel, heal the sick, and drive out demons from people.  Now in Mark’s account, they were reporting back to Him.  But Jesus tells them that they should all get away somewhere by themselves:  “And He said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while.’ (For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.)”

Jesus is teaching us a very important lesson:  Sometimes we all need a break from our routines.  In today’s world, it’s a hustle-bustle, fast-paced life.  We all have to take a break.  We need rest.  If we know Jesus, we can rest in Him.  Because we know Him, we’re promised perfect rest someday in eternity, in heaven.  We’ll spend eternity with Him in heaven.  I’m told it’ll be a very restful place.  Jesus is the lover of my soul!