Alone with the Father
 

God's Word For Today

Alone with the Father

Read Judges 19:1 through 21:25; Luke 5:12–31

Busyness. Just the sound of the word seems frantic. Yet many people tend to live their lives in constant motion, dictated by a long daily to-do list or pursuing random activities. At the end of the day, they feel totally exhausted and dread the next morning when they will get up and start their hectic pace again. They long for some time to themselves for a little peace and quiet.

But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed (Luke 5:16).

The Gospels tell us that Jesus felt worn down by the crush of the crowds and the unending demands of those who wanted something from Him. At those times, Jesus would get away by himself and reconnect with His Father for renewal and fellowship.

Like Jesus, we need to slow down sometimes and spend time reading God’s Word and praying. It is in those quiet times that God refreshes His people.

Thought for Today: Spend some unhurried time in prayer and Bible reading today.

Quicklook: Luke 5:12–16