Luke 5:15-16 “But now even more the report about him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities. But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.”
Jesus was at the start of His ministry…momentum was picking up…people were hearing about Him, seeking Him, and were amazed by Him. Don’t stop now! Keep going! Full speed ahead! Right?!?
Have you ever been in that situation? …when the ministry you are involved with is taking off and great things are happening! You are starting to see fruit, and you are reaping a harvest from where you have sown seed. As a result, you wake hours before the rooster, and you burn the midnight oil at night. You are busy perfecting your ministry and doing your ministry! Hmmmm… this sounds well and good, but it is not YOUR ministry…it is GOD’S ministry! Because of that, we need to quiet ourselves before Him and seek His direction. Even when we see that things are going well, we CANNOT neglect our time with the Originator of the ministry and the Lord of all. It is through time with Him that we are refueled, redirected, and refreshed.
We must follow the example of Jesus… “He would withdraw to desolate places and pray” (vs. 16). Even when His ministry was booming, He stopped and spent time with His Father. THAT is when true ministry happens- GOD’S ministry!
2 comments:
that was so well written. This is one of the things I have pondered lately. Thanks for sharing your heart and thoughts with the scripture that speaks Gods direction and purpose of our lives.
Emily,
Thanks for your insight into God's word. We are so blessed to be His hands, feet and messengers of His glorious truth. What a privilege. We get to contend for the gospel at the side of Jesus!!
Renee
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