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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
A Quieter Spot
The apostles {that Jesus sent out} came back to Jesus. They
gathered around Jesus and told him about all the things they
did and taught. Jesus and his followers were in a very busy
place. There were many, many people. Jesus and his followers
did not even have time to eat. Jesus said to his followers,
"Come with me. We will go to a quiet place to be alone. There
we will get some rest." So Jesus and his followers went away
alone. They went in a boat to a place where there were no
people.
-- Mark 6:30-32 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
The good we do for the Kingdom occurs because of God's work through us.
Yes, we offer ourselves to be used by God as his vessels, but the
glory, the power, and the effectiveness come from our obedient
submission and God's glorious work through us. To God belongs all the
glory! But, being used by God is tiring work no matter how exciting it
may be. God's servants need periods of rest and renewal. This means
getting away from the rush of ministry and rekindling our passions,
energy, and focus in the presence of other devoted servants and in the
presence of Jesus as we honor God. In other words, humility has two
faces: first, humility is seen in the life of a person who serves God
for the Father's glory, and second, humility is seen when those who
serve God acknowledge their need for rest and time away from the rush
to be with God.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Father, please give me the right heart to be a humble servant. Remove
from me the desire to accomplish great things so my name is known or my
actions are praised. I want you to be glorified. In addition, dear
Father, please gently humble me when I try to depend upon my own
energies rather than spending time resting in your presence and letting
you re-kindle my spirit and re-energize my body. In Jesus' name I pray.
Amen.
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