⁴² At daybreak he departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowds were looking for him; and when they reached him, they wanted to prevent him from leaving them. ⁴³ But he said to them, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other cities also; for I was sent for this purpose.” ⁴⁴ So he continued proclaiming the message in the synagogues of Judea.” Luke 4:42-44

Jesus has been busy – teaching, healing, casting out demons. He attempts to go to a deserted place to get away from the crowds, to have some time to think, maybe even to pray. But, the crowds find him and seek to keep him from leaving them. But Jesus tells them that he must go to proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of G-d to other cities as well. I am sure that, while he appreciates the admiration, having some alone time would have been refreshing and necessary for his ministry schedule.  

How important quiet time is to us and how necessary it is when we have been stressed by our situations, Amen? One of the reasons that I write devotions for the members of Trinity (and yes for others as well) is that we all need time — due time each day for quiet reflection, for reading, prayer, and devotions. Make this time useful, guard this time – and be aware that when the stress of life is getting too much, then be intentional to take time to get away.

Pastor Dave