Rest A While
As a child, I'm told, that after Sunday church I would climb into other peoples' cars, ready to go to their house for Sunday lunch. That actually sounds like a lovely thing to do! Scripture tells us, "The apostles [sent out as missionaries] came back and gathered together to Jesus and told Him all that they had done and taught. And He said to them, '[As for you] come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while ...'" (Mark 6:30-31, AMP). Rest awhile - that sounds lovely - something Jesus Himself did on occasion and [here we read] He advised His followers to do the same. For those who love the Lord, who find joy and fulfillment in using their gifts for Him, a little rest is often needed. The danger, of course, is to rest too long, to linger beyond the time needed for refreshment. I will be taking a break, going to a distant, quiet place to rest a while. With great eagerness I go but I'm trusting The Lord to lead me back into His place of service where I belong. May His Name be glorified in my rest and in my timely return. Blessings and smiles to you all as I ... rest a while.