#mark 6:31‭-‬32

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“We find real rest in the presence of God and in trusting Him !”

“[Jesus] said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” —Mark 6:31 (NIV)

“Come with me, just yourselves. We'll go to a quiet place, and rest for a while,” Jesus told them, because there was so much coming and going that they didn't even have time to eat. So they went by boat to a quiet place to be alone. —Mark 6:31‭-‬32 (FBV).

“Human Race” by: Poh Fang Chia

“The alarm clock goes off. Too early, it seems. But you have a long day ahead. You have work to do, appointments to keep, people to care for, or all this and more. Well, you are not alone. Each day, many of us rush from one matter to another. As someone has wittily suggested, “That’s why we are called the human race.”

When the apostles returned from their first mission trip, they had a lot to report. But Mark did not record Jesus’s evaluation of the disciples’ work; rather, he focused on His concern that they rest awhile. Jesus said, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mk 6:31).

Ultimately, we find true rest through recognizing the presence of God and trusting Him. While we take our responsibilities seriously, we also recognize that we can relax our grip on our work and careers, our families and ministry, and give them over to God in faith. We can take time each day to tune out the distractions, put away the tense restlessness, and reflect in gratitude on the wonder of God’s love and faithfulness.

So feel free to stop and take a breath. Get some real rest.

Reflect & Pray: Lord, I thank You today for all You have given me to do. Help me to truly rest in You—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.” Amen. 🙏

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