Mark 1:35. NKJV
Jesus knew that He couldn't live or even function properly without God. If He were to keep giving out to people - people who followed Him everywhere - then he needed to be taking in what God had for Him. He knew He couldn't function without prayer. Is this is what is happening to you - you're giving out to the demands of people, whether it's family or others, and they're draining you? Then you need to visit your solitary place.
What is a solitary place? Well it's somewhere that is deserted, somewhere you can be alone with God. It's remote and secluded. It's your secret place.
Bob Gass says, 'The secret place is where God is. It can be anywhere but must be somewhere. It can be anytime but must be a set time.'
In other words, your secret place is where you need to go each day to be alone with God. You need to pray and listen; you need guidance and strength. Someone once said, 'Don't neglect prayer and time with God - seven prayer-less days make one weak.' And it's true. If Jesus needed to pray and seek God, we most definitely do.
Jesus made a point of going to His secret place. It was His priority and the same should be true for us too. Really, we should never go a day without reading our bibles, praising and praying and seeking His guidance and help for the day. Dashing into the day without first spending time with Him is like jumping into a hot bath without first testing the water. You may get burnt. Everywhere we go, everywhere we look, there is strife and pressure; people demanding our time and attention. You cannot do it alone.
You may say, you haven't the time to do this, there are places to go, things to do. Listen, you could never be as busy as Jesus was - never! He found a way by getting up early when it was still dark and going to His secret place. It takes discipline to do this but it is most important. In fact, it can save you much heartache and anguish; many failures and disappointments.
Find a place that is yours. I'm not on about going out and climbing a mountain. It can be a bedroom, kitchen, shed or car. You name it. But mornings are more popular because not many people like to get up early. Therefore, you're probably sure to be alone. Find your solitary, secret place and visit it every day.
Copyright 2020 Grahame Howard
dailylifewithjesus@hotmail.com
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