"And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat."
Mark 6:31 NKJV
Have you been overdoing things just lately? You may not think so but, deep down within, you know that you have. Isn't it about time that you took a little time for yourself. What about your hobbies, have they taken second place to other things. The things you are wearing yourself out over may seem important, but at the end of the day, if you wear yourself out someone else will do them, won't they?
Sometimes the most spiritual thing we can do is to get some sleep. Remember, we are human beings and energy levels become low when we overdo things or become ill. God doesn't sleep but, Jesus needed sleep and if He does, then you can bet that you and I do.
Some days, it is difficult to drag ourselves out of bed, especially on cold mornings. As we become older, the need to stay in bed for more sleep becomes more of a temptation. It is said that the average human being spends at least a third of their life asleep:
'A good night's sleep is vital for every human being to survive. Given that an average person sleeps for 8 hours in a day, that means that an average person will sleep for
229,961 hours in their lifetime or basically one third of their life.' Google.com
A third of our life asleep, based on 8 hours per night. That is a lot of time. Some would say that we are wasting our life by sleeping too much but, at the end of the day, we need it.
How are you with your daily tasks - work or spiritual? Do you do just enough to justify your position or, do you go the extra mile? It comes down to dedication in some cases. Some people just have it in them to do that little bit extra; but others, only do what is expected of them. Who is in the wrong? None of them, they are both doing their job properly and that is all that's asked of them.
However, at the end of the day, if you don't get enough rest you may burn out and, others may suffer too - your family for one. If you're too busy then the home and family can suffer. Is there a suitable balance? Yes there is, and Jesus gives His reason for resting in v32 'So they departed to a deserted place in the boat by themselves' Note the words 'by themselves'. Jesus encouraged them to go to a place where people wouldn't be talking to them, asking them questions or wanting something from them. It was a safe place.
Have you a safe place that you can rest for a while?
Copyright 2025 Grahame Howard.
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Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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