Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.
I can imagine Jesus was pretty drained after driving out impure spirits and healing many. His response to feeling drained is to go to a solitary place to pray. I can learn a lot from that. In fact, I have. I’ve modeled my devotional time for years on it. I get up an hour before my family so that I can read and pray and concentrate just on my Savior before the day begins.
Mark 1:36 Simon and his companions went to look for him,
When my boys were little, when they needed me from sunup to sundown, it was a necessity. I had to connect with my Savior before that incredible need for my time, my attention began. (I love my children deeply, but raising children is no joke. It’s a lot of work!) But even now I find that I am just a better, more compassionate person if I root my day in Jesus, if I have that time to pray and reflect before each day gets underway.
Mark 1:37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”
Precious Savior, Thank You for showing us how to begin each day–rooting ourselves in You–Your love, Your mercy, Your compassion, Your word. Help me to always begin each day deeply rooted in You. Amen.
Mark 1:38 Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.”
Have a blessed day.